Which statement could be added to the introduction as the writer revises the essay? the secret service stopped an assassination attempt on the life of president truman in 1950. a nationwide network run by the secret service works to stop attacks on financial institutions. president lincoln created the secret service to investigate and prevent the practice of counterfeiting. other countries around the world have counterparts to the secret service that function in different ways.

A nationwide network run by the Secret Service works to stop attacks on financial institutions.

The introduction of an essay presents background information that the reader needs to know in order to follow the essay. It is also a chance to "hook" the reader and ensure that he continues reading the work. In this case, the second option is the best one to be added to the introduction because it provides background information regarding the network run by the Secret Service.

1. explain aspects of the democratic process as it was developed in ancient athens

2. trace the roots of the americans political process to ancient athens

3. explain the relationship of citizens to the political process