Which of the following does not illustrate the survey method of choosing a speech topic? a. steven watches the news carefully jotting down ideas from the top headlines of the day. b. allison asks the students in each of her classes which of her top two speech topics they would prefer to hear. c. farrah visits to gauge which political issue is foremost on the public’s mind. d. all of the above are examples of using the survey method.

Constructing an argument: in modern american society, the legalization of marijuana continues to be controversial and hotly debated. some people find it contradictory that certain "drugs"—such as tobacco and alcohol—are legalized even though they pose proven health risks, while marijuana, which has many medicinal applications, continues to be illegal by the federal government. what reasons do you think the federal government gives for outlawing marijuana, and do the reasons support the conclusion?