Read this conclusion from an informative essay. The Secret Service provides an important service in protecting the nation’s money as well as the nation’s leading government officials. The agency was created so that valuable human and financial resources are safe.

This excerpt is an example of a strong conclusion because it

sets up the topic and prepares readers for the main ideas.
states a counterclaim and demonstrates why it is incorrect.
includes a clear topic sentence and evidence for a subtopic.
sums up the key points in the essay and presents a final opinion.

"i know there may have been concerns that it may be too vague or too costly, or may lead endlessly to litigation. but i want to reassure you right now that my administration and the united states congress have carefully crafted this act. we've all been determined to ensure that it gives flexibility, particularly in terms of the timetable of implementation, and we've been committed to containing the costs that may be incurred. let the shameful wall of exclusion finally come tumbling down." president george h.w. bush, july 26, 1990 the act president bush speaks of was enacted to guarantee equal rights to people of all races. people of all sexes. eliminate people who are homeless. people with disabilities.

Bonus question: according to wikipedia, in chinese philosophy yin and yang "describes how seemingly opposite or contrary forces may actually be complementary, interconnected, and interdependent." what are some examples from the story that amy tan may have intentionally incorporated elements of yin and yang philosophy into this story? select 2.

Though most presidents have claimed affiliation with a christian church, the only roman catholic president has been a) abraham lincoln. b) john f. kennedy. c) george washington. d) franklin d. roosevelt.