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CR · Critical Reasoning
555-605
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A review must be conducted regarding the activities of a private organization that is preparing individuals to combat the Zandora Federation. The US Neutrality Act explicitly prohibits US citizens from participating in military actions against any country with which the US is not at war. Given that there is no declared war between the US and the Zandora Federation, we should file charges against these individuals, who are blatantly violating the law.
Which of the following, if true, would most undermine the argument above?
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The Zandora Federation is currently involved in a severe internal conflict.
B
Diplomatic ties between the US and the Zandora Federation were cut last year.
The individuals are being prepared to fight only if the US declares war on the Zandora Federation.
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D
The funding for the training of these individuals comes from foreign investors, not US citizens.
E
Charges cannot be filed against the private organization training the individuals unless a review is initiated.
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The argument states that charges should be brought against the private organization because they are in violation of the US Neutrality Act by training recruits to fight against the Zandora Federation. However, if it is true that the individuals are being prepared to fight only in the event that the US goes to war against the Zandora Federation, this suggests…
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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