I29-186

Question

Mayor Johnson is preparing a campaign speech that must include the following:
 
A. A statement of the mayor’s long-term vision.
 
B. An explanation of why the mayor is seeking re-election.
 
C. A description of the mayor’s personal strengths or past achievements.
 
D. A proposal for a specific policy initiative the mayor intends to pursue.
 
The speech should avoid repeating information already presented in the candidate’s official biography.Mayor Johnson has drafted the following notes for his campaign speech. Each note is numbered for reference:
 
(1) I have served in public office for more than a decade, gaining valuable administrative experience.
 
(2) I am determined, pragmatic, and deeply committed to public service.
 
(3) Effective governance depends on collaboration with local leaders, and I have consistently demonstrated this skill.
 
(4) My vision is to create an environment where small businesses can thrive.
 
(5) If elected, I will launch a citywide apprenticeship program linking high school students with local employers through funded training partnerships.Note   Rivera   Malik   Chen       1   Keep — experience gives credibility   Fine   Acceptable       2   Add concrete examples of determination   Move after vision statement   Strong point — keep       3   Phrase “consistently demonstrated” is redundant   Acceptable as evidence of leadership   Delete “consistently”       4   Repeats biography — delete   Cut; voters already know this   Remove to avoid duplication       5   Merge with Note 4 for clarity   Good — shows ambition   Acceptable as closing

Bunuel · Answer

Official Solution:

Requirement D = proposal for a specific policy initiative.
 
Note 3 –  No . Talks about collaboration and leadership, but contains no concrete policy initiative.
 
Note 4 –  No . States a broad vision for small businesses (“environment where they can thrive”), but this is vague, not a specific initiative.
 
Note 5 –  Yes . Proposes a detailed apprenticeship program linking students with employers, a clear and specific initiative.

Correct answer:

Note 3  "No"

Note 4  "No"

Note 5  "Yes"

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My Rewards

Note	Rivera	Malik	Chen
1	Keep — experience gives credibility	Fine	Acceptable
2	Add concrete examples of determination	Move after vision statement	Strong point — keep
3	Phrase “consistently demonstrated” is redundant	Acceptable as evidence of leadership	Delete “consistently”
4	Repeats biography — delete	Cut; voters already know this	Remove to avoid duplication
5	Merge with Note 4 for clarity	Good — shows ambition	Acceptable as closing