Read the statement from an argumentative essay. capitalism is superior to socialism because it promotes the interests of both the individual and society. this statement is best described as a. a claim. b. evidence to support a claim. c. a counterclaim. d. evidence to support a counterclaim.

A. a claim.

Explanation:

A claim is an statement about an issue that is in doubt or being debated, in this case, the claim that capitalism is better from the author, also has a fact to support it, the fact that it promotes the interests of both the individual and the society. A counterclaim could be someone refuting this claim, saying that capitalism has made nothing to reduce the inequalities in the distribution of wealthiness in the world.

freedom of speech is also protected by the 1 amendment.

explanation:

here is pretty much what the 1st amendment says:

congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.