Consider this claim:

School uniforms should be mandatory for all students.

Which statement gives the strongest evidence to support this claim?

a
According to the board of education, “school uniforms improve behavior, build school spirit, and develop a student’s sense of belonging.”
b
Making school uniforms mandatory directly contradicts Americans’ First Amendment right to express themselves freely.
c
Chris Hammock, a mother of three high school students, said that mandatory school uniforms would make back-to-school shopping much easier.
d
Recent reports indicate that school uniforms have a minimal impact on attendance rates in New York City Public Schools.

I think it’s A

Explanation: it has the most supporting evidence

A local youth group, collaborating with Splash and Dash Car Wash, raised more than $450 for their annual trip to Washington, DC. These boys and girls, who work as mentors for younger children in our community, set a goal, organized the plan for a car wash, and worked with local businesses to find the perfect partner for their project. Working side by side with Splash and Dash Car Wash employees, the group washed nearly one hundred cars. As a result, they surpassed their fundraising goals and are able to focus on planning their trip. One student said, "This car wash was successful beyond our wildest dreams."

The trip to Washington, DC, is scheduled for May 19. While they visit the nation's capital, students will tour the monuments, explore the Smithsonian museums, and meet with other youth groups from around the country. They are scheduled to leave early in the morning on May 19. The manager of Splash and Dash said that he and his staff will be there to see the students off on their trip. "These kids are our future leaders. It is wonderful to see their hard work rewarded," he said.

Explanation:

well stockyards mean a large yard containing pens and sheds, typically adjacent to a slaughterhouse, in which livestock is kept and sorted. and i'm assuming that by party you   mean a large group of people which does make sense because chicago is a very crowded place much like new york. stockyards tend to take up a lot of room due to needing the area for pens to keep animals in and the fact that stockyards are usually right by slaughterhouse where they process and distribute the product. so its much like a zoo but with some dead animal products close by.

i'm not sure what the second paragraph is but a decree is an official order issued by legal authority. find the one that best fits this definition.