Petitions with lots of signatures are considered more what?

• A. Persuasive
• B. Compulsory
• C. Secret
• D. Expensive

Answer: (A)

Petitions with many signatures are more persuasive because a large number of signatures signals broad public support for the issue. When many people back a cause, it shows decision-makers that the request isn’t just coming from a few individuals but reflects a wider interest, which can motivate them to take the petition seriously. This sense of legitimacy and urgency makes the petition more influential in prompting action or consideration.

That’s why the other ideas don’t fit as well: a petition isn’t a binding obligation, so it isn’t about being compulsory; it isn’t inherently about secrecy, since the point is to demonstrate public backing; and the cost of gathering signatures doesn’t determine persuasiveness, even though there may be some cost involved in the process.