Question

instructions
read the question carefully and select the best answer.
what is most likely a central idea of barbara jordan’s speech?
a. democracy was a terrible idea.
b. the public needs to set an example for elected officials, not the other way around.
c. it is up to the american people to decide what they collectively want, and work together toward those goals.
d. the country is too divided to work together, so we should re - start the civil war.

Explanation:

Barbara Jordan's speeches often emphasized democratic values and the role of the public in a democratic society. Option A is incorrect as she supported democracy. Option D is illogical (restarting the Civil War is not a central idea). Option C aligns with her themes of collective action and democratic participation: the public (American people) should define goals and work together. Option B focuses on elected officials setting examples, but her central idea was more about public engagement and shared goals.

Answer:

C. It is up to the American people to decide what they collectively want, and work together toward those goals.