Question

Read the following speech excerpt and then select the correct answer to the question below:

President George W. Bush’s speech to the troops on the USS Abraham Lincoln
Our mission continues. Al-Qaida is wounded, not destroyed. The scattered cells of the terrorist network still operate in many nations, and we know from daily intelligence that they continue to plot against free people. The proliferation of deadly weapons remains a serious danger. The enemies of freedom are not idle, and neither are we. Our government has taken unprecedented measures to defend the homeland — and we will continue to hunt down the enemy before he can strike.

Which topic best relates to the central idea in this part of the speech?

Keeping the nation safe
Supporting the United States government

Answer 1

The topic that best relates to the central idea in this part of the speech is "Keeping the nation safe". The excerpt discusses the ongoing threat posed by Al-Qaida and other terrorist networks, as well as the danger of the proliferation of deadly weapons. The central idea is that the United States government is committed to defending the nation and taking measures to hunt down the enemy before they can strike. Therefore, the correct answer is A) Keeping the nation safe.