If readers are looking to understand the role of the archivist of the United States, which section should they read? introduction [paragraphs 1-5]
“Step #1: Before Election Day”
"Step #2: After Election Day”
“Step #3: Congress Meets”

Plz asap read this sentence from paragraph 3 of the article. the boys and girls are merely asked to obtain the signatures of ten friends or relatives. how does the word "merely" affect the meaning of the sentence? a- it suggests that asking people to subscribe to the washington times is something negative. b- it implies that obtaining ten signatures is not a requirement for receiving a prize. c- it downplays the fact that to win the prize, children must ask people to subscribe to the washington times. d- it emphasizes that children receive the prize only if they obtain ten signatures.