Jacqui wrote an argumentative essay to her state government about a new law that she would like the legislature to consider. Jacqui's claim for the new law is that all citizens of voting age should be required to vote at every election. Read the following body paragraph from Jacqui's argumentative essay.
The United States is built on the foundation of democracy. It is absolutely essential that the citizens of this country have an opinion and voice them in the form of voting. If the will of the citizens is not expressed, then essentially, the country is no more than an aristocracy built on the opinions of the elite. As a citizen of the United States, voting on election day should be mandatory.
Select the evidence statement that could be used to support the argument in the above paragraph.
A.
The legal voting age is 18.
B
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On election day, it is possible to cast a vote electronically, by mail, or in person.
C.
The Romans were the first to establish a democratic style of government.
D.
Many people are being elected into office with less than half of the majority vote.