Question

4.) A student is writing an argument that the United States would benefit by lowering the voting age to 16. Which *TWO* statements should be removed from the argument because they are not logical or relevant?

Research shows that the ability to vote increases civic participation.


Lowering the voter age will increase voter turnout.


Students who are 16 use the internet in school and at home.


Most of my friends think lowering the voting age is a good idea.


Lowering the voting age has been effective in some foreign countries.


Sixteen-year-olds have to pay taxes and obey laws.

Answer 1

Students who are 16 use the internet in school and at home.

Most of my friends think lowering the voting age is a good idea.

Step-by-step explanation:

Students who are 16 use the internet in school and at home.

This statement has nothing to do with your main argument and is very irrelevant and can make the audience confused.

Most of my friends think lowering the voting age is a good idea.

This is an informal statement and not real evidence. The audience cannot prove that this statement is true.