Question

select the correct answer.
how did johnson use paragraph 4 to clarify his message about the civil rights act?
a. he helped simplify what the new law actually did and why it was important for all us citizens.
b. he refuted common complaints against the law before stating the actual purpose of the law.
c. he connected the new law to earlier points about the history of freedom struggles in the united states.
d. he attempted to describe what the law was not before stating what the new law would do.
(the passage text related to paragraph 4: (4) the purpose of this law is simple; it does not restrict the freedom of any american, so long as he respects the rights of others. it does not give special treatment to any citizen. it does say the only limit to a mans hope for happiness and for the future of his children shall be his own ability. it does say that there are those who are equal before god shall now also be equal in the polling booths, in the classrooms, in the factories, and in hotels, and restaurants, and movie theaters and other places that provide service to the public. i am taking steps to implement the law under my constitutional obligation to, \take care that the laws are faithfully executed³\.)

Explanation:

Paragraph 4 starts with "The purpose of this law is simple; it does not restrict the freedom of any American..." and then goes on to explain what the law does. So it first describes what the law is not (doesn't restrict freedom, doesn't give special treatment) and then what it does (limits based on ability, ensures equality in various public places).

Answer:

D. He attempted to describe what the law was not before stating what the new law would do.