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Use the two passages below to answer the question.

Passage 1:
Making Election Day a national holiday will increase voter turnout by enabling more people to vote. In the 2016 presidential election, 55.7% of the American voting-age population cast a ballot. Among registered voters in the 2016 US presidential election, being "too busy" or having a conflicting schedule was the third-highest reason cited for not voting, accounting for 14% of registered voters who did not cast a vote (about 2.7 million people). A holiday would allow more citizens volunteer at polling places or drive the elderly to vote, and make a difference in states where long lines at the polls keep voters waiting for hours.
Passage 2:
Making Election Day a national holiday would not make a difference. The people who aren't showing up are just too lazy or uninterested in government to make an effort. Most people who don't vote feel that their vote doesn't count, so why bother? Until we end the corruption in our elected officials, people just aren't going to be motivated to vote. In addition, even if we made Election Day a national holiday, there are still plenty of people who would still have to work (hospital workers, retail and restaurant workers, etc). Which passage provides more sound arguments?

Passage 1 provides more sound arguments. It presents statistical evidence, such as the voter turnout percentage and the reason for not voting, to support the claim that making Election Day a national holiday will increase voter turnout. It also suggests practical solutions, such as volunteering at polling places or providing transportation for elderly voters, to address the issue of long lines at the polls. Passage 2, on the other hand, relies on subjective opinions, such as laziness or lack of interest, without any supporting evidence. It also overlooks the potential impact of a national holiday on voter turnout by mentioning only a few instances where some individuals would still have to work.