Logical Reasoning

PT156 · S4 · Q11 A law is futile unless most of the parties

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A law is futile unless most of the parties subject to it abide by it willingly.

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.

11.

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

  1. A comprehensive solution to the

    Trap

    4% picked this

  2. Correct

    Some nations would be required

    Why this is right

    Answer B is correct.

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

    75% picked this

  3. If most nations were willing

    Trap

    12% picked this

  4. The problems created by pollution

    Trap

    2% picked this

  5. Most of the current international

    Trap

    7% picked this

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