What is the claim in an argumentative essay? the reason an opposing argument is weak
the opposing argument to the main viewpoint
the relevant information that supports an argument
the umbrella statement for all parts of an argument

the umbrella statement for all parts of an argument

Explanation:

An umbrella statement, also known as a topic sentence, is a statement from where all your speech or text will be derived from. From the umbrella statement, you can show your purpose, goal, and supporting points. In the case of an argumentative speech, since everything comes from your claim, it will be your umbrella statement.

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Explanation:

interest groups send representatives to state capitals and to washington, d.c. to put pressure on members of congress and other policymakers. they engage in lobbying, or the organized process of influencing legislation or policy. lobbying can take many forms. interest groups can testify in congressional hearings.

they were citizens but they could not vote and they did could not get involved into a political situation during that time.