Logical Reasoning

PT117 · S3 · Q9 Rossi: It is undemocratic for

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Rossi: It is undemocratic for people to live under a government in which their interests are not represented.

Your task

Break the argument into its conclusion and evidence, then do exactly what the question stem asks with that structure.

Common trap

Answers that sound relevant to the topic but don't connect to the argument's actual reasoning.

Winning move

Predict what a right answer must do, then test each choice against the conclusion-evidence gap.

9.

Smith's statements can most directly be used as part of an argument for which one of the following views?

  1. A democratic government does not

    Trap

    1% picked this

  2. Children have rights that must

    Trap

    1% picked this

  3. News programs for children would

    Trap

    1% picked this

  4. Correct

    If there are any limitations

    Why this is right

    Answer D is correct.

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

    93% picked this

  5. If parents do not adequately

    Trap

    4% picked this

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