Logical Reasoning

PT116 · S3 · Q12 Some argue that because attaining

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Some argue that because attaining governmental power in democracies requires building majority coalitions, it is a necessary evil that policymakers do not adhere rigorously to principle when dealing with important issues, but rather shift policies as they try to please different constituents at different times.

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.

12.

Which one of the following is an assumption required by the argument?

  1. Government policymakers cannot retain power

    Trap

    3% picked this

  2. Democracies are more likely than

    Trap

    1% picked this

  3. Correct

    In the formulation of government

    Why this is right

    Answer C is correct.

    Skill tested: Necessary Assumption · how this choice captures the argument's function is the move to repeat next time.

    91% picked this

  4. In dealing with an important

    Trap

    4% picked this

  5. Democracies appear to be more

    Trap

    1% picked this

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