ParadoxDiff: Medium
Logic Breakdown
Passage Summary: A group of politicians officially scolded their leader for promising to send soldiers to help another country, even though most of those politicians actually think the mission is a good idea.
Reasoning: Parliament voted to condemn the prime minister for promising troops to a UN mission, yet most members of that same parliament actually support the mission.
Analysis: We are looking for a way to reconcile the parliament's support for the goal with their condemnation of the person pursuing it. It is quite common in politics to agree with a policy but disagree with the process used to enact it. Perhaps the prime minister lacked the legal authority to make such a promise without consulting them first. Look for an answer that provides a reason for the parliament to be angry about the 'how' or 'who' rather than the 'what.'
Reasoning: Parliament voted to condemn the prime minister for promising troops to a UN mission, yet most members of that same parliament actually support the mission.
Analysis: We are looking for a way to reconcile the parliament's support for the goal with their condemnation of the person pursuing it. It is quite common in politics to agree with a policy but disagree with the process used to enact it. Perhaps the prime minister lacked the legal authority to make such a promise without consulting them first. Look for an answer that provides a reason for the parliament to be angry about the 'how' or 'who' rather than the 'what.'
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Unlock Full Passage14.Which one of the following, if true, most helps to resolve the apparent discrepancy presented above?
Correct Answer
B
If, constitutionally, only the parliament may initiate foreign military action, then members can support the UN plan yet condemn the prime minister for making an unauthorized promise. This cleanly resolves the discrepancy.
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