Question

The Congress finds that

(1) some 43,000,000 Americans have one or more physical or mental disabilities, and this number is increasing.

(2) historically, society has tended to isolate and segregate individuals with disabilities, and, despite some improvements, such forms of discrimination against individuals with disabilities continue to be a serious and pervasive social problem.

The above section of the Americans with Disabilities Act

explains that discrimination still happens today

gives the federal government responsibility for enforcing the act

provides the constitutional basis for the act

states the primary purpose of the act


According to some sources, more than 60 percent of Americans currently own a dog. Dogs can be strong companions, but they also have needs that many people forget to address. Without proper hygiene, dogs can become matted and sick, just the same as any human being. Because of these reasons, it is essential that Americans begin to develop regular habits of dog washing and grooming.

Which of the following sentences provides support for the author's claim?

According to some sources, more than 60 percent of Americans currently own a dog.

Dogs can be strong companions, but they also have needs that many people forget to address.

Without proper hygiene, dogs can become matted and sick, just the same as any human being.

Because of these reasons, it is essential that Americans begin to develop regular habits of dog washing and grooming.