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Arrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph, then choose the correct order: (1) The order allows citizens to request records from offices under the executive branch. (2) A request must be made in writing and must state the information sought. (3) In 2016, the President signed Executive Order No. 2 on freedom of information. (4) It may deny the request only on grounds listed as exceptions, such as national security or privacy. (5) Any denial must be explained in writing, and the requester may appeal it. (6) The agency is then expected to act on it within a fixed period, generally fifteen working days.

3-1-2-6-4-5
1-3-2-6-4-5
3-2-1-6-4-5
3-1-2-6-5-4

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A. 3-1-2-6-4-5

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The correct order is 3-1-2-6-4-5. Each sentence picks up an idea from the one before it: In 2016, the President signed Executive Order No. 2 on freedom of information. The order allows citizens to request records from offices under the executive branch. A request must be made in writing and must state the information sought. The agency is then expected to act on it within a fixed period, generally fifteen working days. It may deny the request only on grounds listed as exceptions, such as national security or privacy. Any denial must be explained in writing, and the requester may appeal it. Each wrong choice swaps just one pair of neighboring sentences, which breaks one of these links.

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