Necessary AssumptionDiff: Hardest
Logic Breakdown
Passage Summary: Since tariffs make things more expensive for almost everyone and most people say they don't like them, politicians should be able to win more votes by opposing them.
Conclusion: Politicians would likely improve their chances of reelection by voting against specific product tariffs.
Reasoning: Tariffs generally harm the majority of the population through increased costs, and public polling indicates that most people are opposed to these tariffs.
Analysis: The argument assumes a direct link between a voter's opinion on a single issue and their ultimate voting behavior. It relies on the 'Necessary Assumption' that voters actually prioritize a politician's stance on tariffs when they head to the polls. If voters hate tariffs but care way more about other issues, or if the small group that benefits from tariffs is the only group that actually funds campaigns, the conclusion falls apart. Look for an answer that confirms this issue actually matters to the electorate's choices.
Conclusion: Politicians would likely improve their chances of reelection by voting against specific product tariffs.
Reasoning: Tariffs generally harm the majority of the population through increased costs, and public polling indicates that most people are opposed to these tariffs.
Analysis: The argument assumes a direct link between a voter's opinion on a single issue and their ultimate voting behavior. It relies on the 'Necessary Assumption' that voters actually prioritize a politician's stance on tariffs when they head to the polls. If voters hate tariffs but care way more about other issues, or if the small group that benefits from tariffs is the only group that actually funds campaigns, the conclusion falls apart. Look for an answer that confirms this issue actually matters to the electorate's choices.
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Unlock Full Passage24.Which one of the following is an assumption on which the argument relies?
Correct Answer
A
A states the needed parity in issue salience. Negation test: If supporters are significantly more likely than opponents to base their vote on this issue, then despite being fewer, their intensity could make voting against tariffs reduce reelection chances. That contradicts the conclusion, so A is necessary.
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