The format of network television news programs generally allows advocates of a point of view only 30 seconds to convey their message. Consequently, regular watchers become accustomed to thinking of issues in terms only of slogans and catch phrases, and so the expectation of careful discussion of public issues gradually disappears from of network television news programs increases the tendency to think of public issues in oversimplified terms.
What this question is testing
Your task
Find the assumption the argument requires in order for its conclusion to hold.
Common trap
Answers that would help the argument but aren't strictly required (sufficient, not necessary).
Winning move
Negate each choice — the right one breaks the argument when negated.
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