Which description best fits George W. Bush's Second Inaugural Address (2005)?

• A. Emphasizes unity, responsibility, and hope for national progress.
• B. Advocates spreading global freedom and democracy.
• C. Focuses on domestic tax policy reform.
• D. Calls for rapid disarmament.

Answer: (B)

The main idea of this speech is projecting freedom beyond U.S. borders and making democracy a global pursuit. In his second inaugural address, Bush framed liberty as a universal value and argued that spreading freedom and democracy around the world helps secure peace and safety at home. That emphasis on promoting democratic governance as a path to universal liberty is why describing it as advocating global freedom and democracy fits best. The other options don’t capture the dominant theme: domestic tax policy isn’t the focus, rapid disarmament isn’t urged, and while unity and responsibility for the nation appear, they aren’t the central thrust of this address.