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?
most voters would object to being automatically registered to vote.
automatic voter registration will be easy to introduce in all remaining states.
higher voter turnout leads to greater government accountability.
eligible voters who have not registered should be penalized.

Explanation:

The author argues that automatic voter registration will boost participation so all voices are heard, which relies on the unstated assumption that higher voter turnout leads to more accountable government (the link between increased participation and responsive leaders). The other options are either counter to the argument, a stated proposal, or not relevant to the core assumption.

Answer:

Higher voter turnout leads to greater government accountability.