Question

Directions: Select the primary purpose of the passage below.

An 1870 amendment to the U.S. Constitution states that the right to vote cannot be denied on the basis of a person's race. A 1920
amendment states the same with regard to a person's sex. Those amendments represent centuries of struggle for racial equality
and women's rights. If you're a U.S. citizen who doesn't bother to vote, you're failing to make use of a precious right still denied to
many people throughout the world. Become informed, and vote!

A Persuade
B) Entertain
C)Inform

Answer 1

The primary purpose of the passage is C) Inform.

The passage provides information about two important amendments to the U.S. Constitution that guarantee the right to vote regardless of race or sex. It also emphasizes the historical struggle for racial equality and women's rights. Additionally, it informs U.S. citizens about the significance of exercising their right to vote and encourages them to become informed and participate in the electoral process.