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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 Act explicitly prohibits citizens from participating in military actions against any nation with which their country is not officially at war. Since there is no declared war between the country and the Kingdom of Eldoria, we should take legal action against these individuals, who are clearly violating the law.
Which of the following, if true, would most undermine the argument above?
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The Kingdom of Eldoria is currently experiencing a significant internal conflict.
B
Diplomatic ties between the country and the Kingdom of Eldoria were cut last year.
The volunteers are being trained to assist only if the country goes to war against the Kingdom of Eldoria.
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D
The funding for the training of volunteers comes from foreign investors rather than domestic citizens.
E
Legal action cannot be initiated against the private organization training the volunteers 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 show that the organization's activities may not be in violation of the law. Option C states that 'The volunteers are being trained to assist only if the country goes to war against the Kingdom of Eldoria.' This implies that the organization is not…
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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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555-605
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CR