The paragraph below is from a writer’s informational essay for social studies class. Read the paragraph and the directions that follow. The constitution of the United States of America provides a framework for the national government. Every citizen in the United States has rights that are protected under the constitution. The section of the constitution that explains the rights of all citizens is called the Bill of Rights. In 1971, the 26th Amendment gave 18-year-olds the right to vote. The Bill of Rights includes the first amendments of the constitution. Not only do we have a national constitution, but each state has its own constitution. Each state is allowed to make its own laws, and those laws differ across the country. Both national and state constitutions can be changed by adding amendments.

Select the sentence that is unnecessary and should be removed from the paragraph.

A. The section of the constitution that explains the rights of all citizens is called the Bill of Rights.
B. The Bill of Rights includes the first amendments of the constitution.
C. In 1971, the 26th Amendment gave 18-year-olds the right to vote.
D. Each state is allowed to make its own laws, and those laws differ across the country.