PART A - What is a central idea in Ronald Reagan's "First Inaugural Address"? A; The current times make it difficult to prosper in America. B; The people of the U…

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PART A -

What is a central idea in Ronald Reagan's "First Inaugural Address"?

A; The current times make it difficult to prosper in America.

B; The people of the United States must put differences aside and work together as a team.

C; The struggle ahead for America will be long and arduous.

D; The government comprises people and as such must be respectful of all Americans.

Part B -

Which evidence from the text best supports the answer in Part A?

A; "We have been tempted to believe . . . that government by an elite group is superior to government for, by, and of the people."

B; "Our concern must be for a special interest group that knows no sectional boundaries or ethnic and racial divisions, and it crosses political party lines."

C; "We must act today in order to preserve tomorrow. And let there be no misunderstanding—we are going to begin to act, beginning today."

D; "Our present troubles parallel . . . the intervention and intrusion in our lives that result from . . . excessive growth of government."