Read this introduction to an academic paper on government. (1) Citizens rely on the government in different ways. (2) For example, government builds new roads and bridges, and it provides an education for young people. (3) While many government contributions make our lives easier and more comfortable, one is more important than all the others. (4) Without police protection at home and a strong national defense abroad, people could not live in security. (5) As a result, ensuring the safety of citizens is the government's most important role. Which sentence is the paper's thesis statement?

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Gavyn Odonnell

Social Studies

23 July, 13:37

Read this introduction to an academic paper on government. (1) Citizens rely on the government in different ways. (2) For example, government builds new roads and bridges, and it provides an education for young people. (3) While many government contributions make our lives easier and more comfortable, one is more important than all the others. (4) Without police protection at home and a strong national defense abroad, people could not live in security. (5) As a result, ensuring the safety of citizens is the government's most important role. Which sentence is the paper's thesis statement?

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Allyson Combs · Answer 1

Answer: (5) As a result, ensuring the safety of citizens is the government's most important role.

Explanation:

As in this case, a thesis statement is often found in the conclusive section of the introduction or research summary of an academic paper.

The thesis is expected to act as a transition to the research, by providing the main idea in a clear sentence.

In this example, other government contributions are detailed only to

highlight that ensuring the safety of its citizens is the government's most important task.