Question

read this claim:

the united states would be better served in times of war if we had a policy of required national service.

which statement about the claim is true?

a. it is neither arguable nor defensible.

b. it is both arguable and defensible.

c. it is arguable but not defensible.

d. it is defensible but not arguable.

Explanation:

The claim about required national service in wartime is arguable because reasonable people can disagree (e.g., debating conscription vs. volunteer forces). It is defensible because proponents can cite evidence like increased military readiness or civic cohesion to support the claim.

Answer:

B. It is both arguable and defensible