Question

read paragraph 3.
the final expression of the opinion of the people with us is through free and honest elections, with valid choices on basic issues and candidates. the secret ballot is essential to free elections but you must have a choice before you. i have heard my husband say many times that a people need never lose their freedom if they kept their right to a secret ballot and if they used that secret ballot to the full.
what appeal to authority does roosevelt make in this paragraph?
she argues that a secret ballot is essential to democracy.
she notes president roosevelt’s judgement that a secret ballot is vital.
she shows that free and honest elections express the will of the people.
she uses charged language to emphasize the need for choice in an election.

Explanation:

An appeal to authority involves citing an expert or a respected figure. Here, she mentions her husband (President Roosevelt) and his judgment about the importance of the secret - ballot for people's freedom. This is an appeal to his authority.

Answer:

B. She notes President Roosevelt’s judgement that a secret ballot is vital.