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The stance Jordan takes in the passage is best describes as that of

In lines 46-50, what is the most likely reason Jordan draws a distinction between 2 types of parties?

SAT Prep: Barbara Jordan Speech

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1
In lines 46-50, what is the most likely reason Jordan draws a distinction between 2 types of parties?
To counter that impeachment should be about partisan politics
To argue that impeachment cases are decided on politics rather than justice
To content Hamilton was too timid in his support for impeachment
To disagree with Hamilton's claim that impeachment excites passions
2
The stance Jordan takes in the passage is best describes as that of
An advocate seeking a compromise position
An idealist setting forth principles
A scholar researching a historical controversy
An observer striving for neutrality
3
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
Lines 51-54, "The drawing ... misdemeanors."
Lines 13-16, "It ... office."
Lines 20-23, "The division ... astute."
Lines 61-64, "Congress ... transportation."
4
The main rhetorical effect in lines 5-6: diminution, subversion, and destruction is to
Indicate that she thinks the Constitution is prone to failure in 3 ways
Convey the increasing seriousness of the threat to the Constitution
Propose a 3-part agenda to rescue the Constitution from the current crisis
Clarify that the Constitution was weakened, sabotaged, then broken
5
As used in the line 35, "Channeled," most nearly means
Worn
Sent
Siphoned
Constrained