Question 1 Part A

What claim does President Obama make in excerpt from "President Barack Obama's State of the Union Address"?

When big businesses succeed, it provides opportunities for all citizens.

The US government must work to overcome barriers to progress for all.

The economy has slowed down over past four years.

The United States continues to rely too heavily on foreign oil.
Question 2
Part B

Which evidence is most relevant to supporting the answer to Part A?

"But what I offer tonight is a set of concrete, practical proposals to speed up growth, strengthen the middle class, and build new ladders of opportunity into the middle class. Some require Congressional action, and I'm eager to work with all of you."

"Today, after four years of economic growth, corporate profits and stock prices have rarely been higher, and those at the top have never done better."

"The point is, there are millions of Americans outside Washington who are tired of stale political arguments and are moving this country forward."

"Nobody got everything they wanted, and we can still do more to invest in this country's future while bringing down our deficit in a balanced way."