Necessary AssumptionDiff: Medium
Logic Breakdown
Passage Summary: Most charities don't let donors vote on what they do, which makes people feel less attached to the cause. The author thinks that if charities let people vote, they'd get more money.
Conclusion: Charities could likely raise more money by allowing donors to vote on organizational policies.
Reasoning: Donors feel less emotionally connected when they can't influence spending, and voting would provide that influence.
Analysis: The argument assumes that an emotional connection actually leads to increased financial contributions. While it sounds plausible that a 'connected' donor is a 'giving' donor, the logic requires a firm link between that feeling and the act of donating. Look for an answer that bridges the gap between feeling an emotional connection and actually opening one's wallet. If people feel connected but don't give more money, the fund-raiser's plan won't work.
Conclusion: Charities could likely raise more money by allowing donors to vote on organizational policies.
Reasoning: Donors feel less emotionally connected when they can't influence spending, and voting would provide that influence.
Analysis: The argument assumes that an emotional connection actually leads to increased financial contributions. While it sounds plausible that a 'connected' donor is a 'giving' donor, the logic requires a firm link between that feeling and the act of donating. Look for an answer that bridges the gap between feeling an emotional connection and actually opening one's wallet. If people feel connected but don't give more money, the fund-raiser's plan won't work.
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Unlock Full Passage18.Which one of the following is an assumption that the fund-raiser's argument depends on?
Correct Answer
E
The argument needs the idea that emotional connection can affect donation amounts. Negation test: if emotional connection could not affect donations, then increasing it by giving donors a vote would not increase funds—directly undermining the conclusion.
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