The answer is a. TRUE.
As stated and based on the book Thinking Critically, indeed, the idea of knowing is the ability to distinguish beliefs supported by strong reasons or evidences from beliefs for which there is less support, as well as from beliefs disproved by evidence to the contrary such as the belief that earth is flat. Knowing is wherein there is a support of conclusive evidences and belief is something that has not yet been proven.
D. A committee
Before the bill goes to the floor for voting, it is carefully studied and reviewed by a committee that pertains to the issue the bill is concerning.
A. valuable
it did many good things for people and provided many special and great reasources
Abstinence in this context refers to not engaging in any sexual activity with another person. Abstinence is a voluntary action.
A reasonable argument for abstinence is that if you are not sexually active you will not contract an STI even AIDS.
There is always a risk that an STI can be contracted through sexual activities with another person, however the risk is significantly reduced through use of protection such as condoms.