Which of these best describes how text elements affect the meaning of this passage?
captions and quotes are used to explain statistics and regulations specific
to each tribe.
numbered categories label the sections and expand on the information
given at the beginning of the document.
numbered categories describe the various requirements and methods used
by tribes to receive federal recognition.
varying font size and print style highlight categories and indicate which of
the four tribes are being described.

B)Numbered categories label the sections and expand on the information given at the beginning of the document.

Explanation:Numbered categories label the sections and expand on the information given at the beginning of the document. The beginning of the document states that individuals of Cherokee ancestry fall into the following categories: The categories are listed and the remainder of the document provides details on those four categories.

after a more than a decade and a half of combating al qaeda (aq) in afghanistan and pakistan,

the united states faces a diverse array of threats from al qaeda affiliates in the middle east and

africa. while senior al qaeda figures reportedly remain based in pakistan, the network includes

a number of affiliates across the middle east and africa including al qaeda in the arabian

peninsula (aqap), al qaeda in the islamic maghreb (aqim), and al shabaab. al qaeda also

retains a small but possibly growing presence in afghanistan. u.s. officials have stated that al

qaeda still maintains a foothold in syria through its ties to hay’at tahrir al sham (formerly

known as the nusra front), though the exact nature of that relationship may be evolving. this

report examines the threat posed by al qaeda affiliates in the middle east and africa as described

by u.s. officials and outside observers, as well as the u.s. approach to date in responding to these

threats. this was all i could find hope this : )