Which of these best illustrates a strong claim?
a. the first ten amendments to the u. s. constitution were ratified in 1791 and are known as the bill of rights.
b. the u. s. constitution should be considered a living document because it can be amended to reflect the values of the time.
c. the u. s. constitution was written to establish a more effective government than the one under the articles of confederation.
d. the first ten amendments to the u. s. constitution list rights that all citizens possess.

The correct answer is B. The U.S. Constitution should be considered a living document because it can be amended to reflect the values of the time.

Explanation:

A strong claim is considered as a statement that clearly expresses a position about some situation or issue in this case this situation or issue is the U.S. Constitution; additionally to this, claims should only deal with one issue and not report facts but express the author's position or opinion about this as well as the reasons for this position or the elements that compose it, in this way what is being claimed can be supported with evidence. Considering this "The U.S. Constitution should be considered a living document because it can be amended to reflect the values of the time" is a good example of a strong claim because it shows a position that is "the constitution should be considered a living document" , but it also explains why "because it can be amended to reflect the values of the time" this means this not only a fact but some position that can be supported with evidence through a speech or text which is the purpose and features of a strong claim.

the second option.is correct