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CR · Critical Reasoning
555-605
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A review is needed regarding the activities of a private organization that is preparing volunteers to assist the Kingdom of Eldoria. The International Peace Agreement explicitly prohibits citizens from participating in military actions against any nation that is not in a state of war with their country. Since there is currently no declared war between the US and the Kingdom of Eldoria, we should take legal action against these individuals who are blatantly violating the agreement.
Which of the following, if true, would most undermine the argument above?
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The Kingdom of Eldoria is currently experiencing a severe internal conflict.
B
Diplomatic ties between the US and the Kingdom of Eldoria were cut off last year.
The volunteers are being trained to assist only if the US declares war on the Kingdom of Eldoria.
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D
The funding for the training of volunteers comes from international donors rather than US citizens.
E
Legal action cannot be initiated against the private organization without a formal inquiry.
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To weaken the argument that legal action should be taken against the private organization, we need to find a statement that suggests the organization is not violating the International Peace Agreement. Option C states that 'The volunteers are being trained to assist only if the US declares war on the Kingdom of Eldoria.'…
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What this question tests
What it tests
Whether you can identify the option that most undermines an argument's conclusion.
Common trap
Choosing an irrelevant objection or one that attacks the premise rather than the reasoning.
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Difficulty
555-605
Type
CR