Question

automatic voter registration
in a democracy such as the united states, voting is a civic duty and an imperative. it is the only way to ensure elected leaders are responsive to the needs of the people. simply put, if you want your government to function in the way it was designed, you must vote. consequently, all 50 states should adopt automatic voter registration policies. these measures benefit the entire country by increasing voter participation so all voices may be heard.
what assumption does the author make in the first paragraph of the passage, on page 1?
eligible voters who have not registered should be penalized.
automatic voter registration will be easy to introduce in all remaining states.
higher voter turnout leads to greater government accountability.
most voters would object to being automatically registered to vote.

Explanation:

The first paragraph argues voting is key to ensuring leaders respond to people's needs, then advocates automatic voter registration to boost turnout. This relies on the unstated link that higher turnout (from automatic registration) leads to more accountable/responsive government. The other options are not supported: the text does not mention penalizing non-registrants, ease of implementing the policy in all states, or voter objection to automatic registration.

Answer:

Higher voter turnout leads to greater government accountability.