Select the correct answer. what is the most important reason for citing a source when quoting it directly? a. to give credit to the source b. to make your work seem complete c. to add more information to your work d. to pick ideas from different sources

A. to give credit to the source.

Explanation:

This is the most important reason why we need to cite a source properly when quoting it directly. The author of the original source most likely put a lot of effort and time into researching the subject that you are quoting. Therefore, citing the source is a way to give credit to the author's original research and original way of phrasing the text.

the answer is a) james madison.

question:  

the chart compares religious beliefs to us political party support.

religious beliefs and party support, 2012

this chart demonstrates that

a) more highly religious people supported the republican candidate, while more nonreligious people supported the democratic candidate.

b) more highly religious people supported the democratic candidate, while more nonreligious people supported the republican candidate.

c) more moderately religious people supported the republican candidate, while more nonreligious people supported the democratic candidate.

d) more moderately religious people supported the democratic candidate, while more nonreligious people supported the republican candidate.

answer: a.