Read a passage from a speech given by President Barack Obama. Because of this plan, families who are struggling to pay tuition costs will receive a $2,500 tax credit . . . And Americans who have lost their jobs in this recession will be able to receive extended unemployment benefits. –President Barack Obama, February 4, 2009 Which statement best explains this passage?
a. It describes government measures to stimulate demand and bring about a recovery.
b. It describes government measures to increase production and bring about a depression.
c. It describes a shift in government policies during a trough on the business cycle.
d. It describes a shift in government policies during a peak on the business cycle.

The speech by US President Barack Obama was given in February 2009 while addressing the House of Representatives and the Senate. This was given after the financial crisis of 2008, revealing his plans for the recovery of the economy.

This passage gives the government's measures to stimulate demand and bring about a recovery after the financial crisis. By stating that "Americans who have lost their jobs in this recession will be able to receive extended unemployment benefits" and "families who are struggling to pay tuition costs will receive a $2,500 tax credit", he is implying that he, and the government, will be taking issues and making things easier for the American people. Wanting to prevent any layoffs and job loss by the citizens, he is suggesting a solution for the interest of everyone, citizens and government included.

chibuikeumeh chibuikeumeh · Answer 2 · 2022-03-23T20:14:36+01:00

The statement that best explains the passage is It describes government measures to stimulate demand and bring about a recovery.

What is a statement?

This is a definite or clear expression of something that is in speech or in writing.

From the passage, it is seen that the speech was given by the then president Barack Obama while addressing the house of Representatives.

Th speech gives measure to stimulate demand and bring about a recovery after the financial crisis. From his statements, he states that he will make things easier for the American people by preventing layoffs and job loss for the citizens.

in the speech, he also suggested solutions to the interest of everyone.

Therefore, he correct answer is option A.