Irving Attends a Debate Concerning Term Limits for Politicians

question 194

Multiple Choice

Irving attends a debate concerning term limits for politicians. Two of the speakers argue that all politicians should be limited to two consecutive terms in office; two of the speakers argue that there should be no term limits imposed. Based on the research into factors which influence persuasion, Irving should be MOST convinced by the

• A) second-term politician who argued in favor of term limits.
• B) concerned citizen who argued against term limits.
• C) second-term politician who argued against term limits.
• D) concerned citizen who argued in favor of term limits.

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Definitions:

Seventeenth Century

The period from 1601 to 1700 in the Gregorian calendar, marked by significant cultural, scientific, and political developments in Europe and elsewhere.

Dutch Reformed Church

A Protestant denomination that originated in the Netherlands during the Reformation and established congregations in North America, especially among Dutch immigrant communities.

Religious Freedom

The right of individuals and communities to practice their religion without government interference or discrimination.

New Netherland

A 17th-century colonial province of the Dutch Republic that included parts of what are now New York, New Jersey, Delaware, and Connecticut.