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Daniel Ken Inouye (1924-2012) was an American politician who served as senator to Hawaii from 1963 until 2012. from Congressional Address 1 But, if any lesson of history is clear,it is that minorities change.. new minorities take their place,and old minorities grow into the majority. One can discern this course in our own history by observing the decisions of the Supreme Court, where the growth of the nation's law so often takes the form of adopting as the opinion of the Court, the dissenting view of an earlier decision. From this fact we discern the simplest example of a vital democratic principle. I have heard so often in the past few weeks, eloquent and good men plead for the chance to let the majority rule.That is, they say,the essence of democracy.I disagree, for to me it is equally clear that democracy does not necessarily result from majority rule, but rather from the forged compromise of the majority with the minority. 2 The philosophy of the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights is not simply to grant the majority the power to rule, but is, also, to set out limitation after limitation upon that power.Freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of religion; what are these but the recognition that at times when the majority of men would willingly destroy him, a dissenting man may have no friend but the law? This power given to the minority is the most sophisticated and the most vital power bestowed by the Constitution. (from "Congressional Address" by Senator Daniel K. Inouye Congressional Proceedings and Debates of the 88th Congress, First Session,January 31, 1963.) Part A Which sentence from paragraph 1 states the speaker's primary argument? 1. "But,if any lesson of history is clear,it is that minorities change, new minorities take their place, and old minorities grow into the majority." ) 2. "One can discern this course in our own history by observing the decisions of the Supreme Court, where the growth of the nation's law so often takes the form of adopting as the opinion of the Court, the dissenting view of an earlier decision." 3. "I have heard so often in the past few weeks, eloquent and good men plead for the chance to let the majority rule." 4. "I disagree,for to me it is equally clear that democracy does not necessarily result from majority rule, but rather from the forged compromise of the majority with the minority."
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1. "I disagree, for to me it is equally clear that democracy does not necessarily result from majority rule, but rather from the forged compromise of the majority with the minority."Part B
3. Romans were able to capitalize on their use of concrete to build a port system that greatly benefitted their society.5. Scientists have discovered that Romans created a type of concrete that ensured the survival of structures built in the sea.Part C
3. By quoting researchers who explain the unique qualities of the concrete used and the results of their study on Roman harbors.Part D
1. "He describes a substance found near Baia, a resort town on the Bay of Naples, and around Mount Vesuvius" (Paragraph 6)3. "Relied on the pozzolana for maritime construction for two centuries" (Paragraph 11)4. "He suggests that its presence in ports as far east as Caesarea and Alexandria" (Paragraph 11)