Questions: Read this passage: But we hesitate in this country, thinking that compulsory voting seems somehow un-American (Galston); we enjoy our freedom, including the freedom not to vote (Ornstein). Voting is deemed a civic right rather than a duty. However, our society does impose obligations on citizens when the success of our nation is at stake. Two examples are jury service and paying taxes. In this passage from "Compulsory Voting: An Idea Whose Time Has Come," what claim is being made by the author? A. Jury duty is boring but an important service to the country. B. U.S. citizens already have compulsory obligations to their country. C. Forcing someone to vote is considered to be un-American. D. The country could not function without money from taxes.

The answer is B: U.S. citizens already have compulsory obligations to their country.

Explanation for each option:

A. Jury duty is boring but an important service to the country.

• This option is incorrect because the passage does not discuss the nature of jury duty being boring. It only mentions jury service as an example of a compulsory obligation.

B. U.S. citizens already have compulsory obligations to their country.

• This option is correct. The passage mentions jury service and paying taxes as examples of obligations that citizens are required to fulfill, indicating that compulsory obligations already exist.

C. Forcing someone to vote is considered to be un-American.

• This option is partially addressed in the passage, but it is not the main claim. The passage mentions that compulsory voting seems un-American to some, but the primary focus is on the existing compulsory obligations.

D. The country could not function without money from taxes.

• This option is incorrect because the passage does not discuss the necessity of tax money for the country's functioning. It only uses paying taxes as an example of a compulsory obligation.