Which of the following best indicates the relationship between a thesis statement and research?

a. the thesis statement is only the topic.
b. the thesis statement distracts from the research.
c. the thesis statement sums up research.
d. the thesis statement makes a claim about the topic.

Which of the following people would a member of congress most likely contact for information on pending revenue legislation? a) a bureaucrat in a foreign government's revenue service. b) the host of a popular talk show c) the staff at one of the congressional support agencies d) athletes on a professional sports team form a major city