Which claim is an example of a controversial argument?

A. 70 percent of students listen to music while doing homework.

B. California is the third largest state in the United States.

C. Cigarettes should be made illegal in the United States.

D. Summer is a popular time for families to take vacations.

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Aidyn Gallagher

6 June, 07:39

Which claim is an example of a controversial argument?

A. 70 percent of students listen to music while doing homework.

B. California is the third largest state in the United States.

C. Cigarettes should be made illegal in the United States.

D. Summer is a popular time for families to take vacations.

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Lucian Scott · Answer 1

C would be a controversial argument. The idea of making cigarettes wholly illegal would go against the wishes of some people who value personal liberty, while it might be favored by others who have seen or experienced the negative effects of smoking long-term.

Which claim is an example of a controversial argument?A. 70 percent of students listen to music while doing homework.B. California is the third largest state in the United States.C. Cigarettes should be made illegal in the United States.D. Summer is a popular time for families to take vacations.