Mahatma Gandhi once said, "The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated." Municipal officials who propose cutting funding for animal shelters and agencies should be ashamed. Many such facilities struggle to provide care for the countless needy cats, dogs, and other vulnerable animals. Yet heartless government officials often zealously cut that funding from municipal budgets in favor of less urgent programs. It is time that government officials demonstrate greater decency and provide those urgent funds. If our officials do not, then they must be replaced by people more in the mold of Gandhi.

Question

Mahatma Gandhi once said, "The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated." Municipal officials who propose cutting funding for animal shelters and agencies should be ashamed. Many such facilities struggle to provide care for the countless needy cats, dogs, and other vulnerable animals. Yet heartless government officials often zealously cut that funding from municipal budgets in favor of less urgent programs. It is time that government officials demonstrate greater decency and provide those urgent funds. If our officials do not, then they must be replaced by people more in the mold of Gandhi.

Which of the following is true of the argument made by the author in the passage?
It is likely to alienate readers who are not familiar with Mahatma Gandhi and his accomplishments.
It attacks the character of decision makers rather than analyzing specific issues related to municipal spending.
It clarifies the issue by focusing readers attention on the most important aspects of municipal spending.

Answer 1

It attacks the character of decision makers rather than analyzing specific issues related to municipal spending.

Answer 2

The argument made by the author in the passage is:

- It attacks the character of decision makers rather than analyzing specific issues related to municipal spending.

The author criticizes municipal officials who propose cutting funding for animal shelters and agencies, calling them heartless and lacking decency. The argument focuses on the decision makers' actions and character rather than analyzing specific issues related to municipal spending.

Answer 3

The answer is: It attacks the character of decision makers rather than analyzing specific issues related to municipal spending.

The passage primarily focuses on criticizing municipal officials who propose cutting funding for animal shelters and agencies. It argues that these officials are heartless and need to demonstrate greater decency by providing the urgent funds needed for animal care. However, it does not discuss or analyze specific issues related to municipal spending, such as the reasons behind the proposed budget cuts or the potential implications for other programs and services. The argument is more focused on attacking the character of the decision makers rather than engaging in a detailed analysis of the issues at hand.