Question

Read the following passage from Senator Smith’s “Declaration of Conscience”:

As a Republican, I say to my colleagues on this side of the aisle that the Republican Party faces a challenge today that is not unlike that it faced back in Lincoln’s Day. The Republican party so successfully met that challenge that it emerged from the Civil War as the champion of a united nation - in addition to being a party which unrelentingly fought loose spending and loose programs.

What effect does this comparison have on Smith’s credibility?

A. It shows that her expectations for the Republican Party are too high
B. It conveys technical information that Smith uncovered in her research
C. It shows that she understands the importance of the Republican Party’s decisions at this moment
D. It offers the Republican Party a specific plan for pushing back against McCarthy

Answer 1

Senator Smith's comparison of contemporary challenges in the Republican Party to those faced during Lincoln's era enhances her credibility by showing her understanding of the party's historical significance and the importance of its current decisions.

Step-by-step explanation:

The comparison made by Senator Smith in her “Declaration of Conscience” to the challenges faced by the Republican Party during Lincoln's day has the effect of illustrating that she recognizes the gravity of the historical moment and the importance of the party's decisions, just as they were critical during the Civil War. Her comparison aligns the contemporary challenges with those of Lincoln's era, thereby demonstrating her awareness of the party's legacy and her belief in its potential to influence the nation positively. This historical parallel can enhance her credibility among her peers and the public as it shows a deep understanding of her party's historical context and the significance of its actions, corresponding to answer choice C: It shows that she understands the importance of the Republican Party’s decisions at this moment.

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

The person this declaration was Senator Joseph McCarthy. He needed to be torn down for what he stood for was not America. The answer is D.

There is nothing very technical in what she is saying. It is just common knowledge of Lincoln's administration. The answer is not B.

C is likely true, but D is a better answer.

A her expectations are not too high. They are in line with what all right thinking American conservatives would think. Not A