12 Days of Christmas GMAT Competition - Day 10: Legislator: Although

A. The next general election is only a few months away.-out of scope

B. Low wages are not driving talented workers to seek employment abroad.- correct

C. There are non-economic reasons that voters believe the minimum wage increase is warranted.-out of scope

D. Many legislators are term-limited and not eligible for reelection.wrong

E. The popularity of a bill is not the sole reason to consider it viable. out of scope

A. The next general election is only a few months away.
Validates why the legislator brings up the topic of electoral prospects, however, this doesn't justify the legislator's position

B. Low wages are not driving talented workers to seek employment abroad.
Out of the scope of the passage

C. There are non-economic reasons that voters believe the minimum wage increase is warranted.
May likely be true, but can't be confidently inferred from the passage

D. Many legislators are term-limited and not eligible for reelection.
Since the legislator brings up his colleague's electoral prospects, it seems to be the opposite of the current situation

E. The popularity of a bill is not the sole reason to consider it viable.
Best Option, implies that other reasons such as the national economy are also of importance, which needs to be considered while voting for the bill

Ans: E

Conclusion : Therefore, I implore my colleagues to look beyond their own electoral prospects and vote against this bill.

Premise to support conclusion:
they are overlooking the potential negative impacts it could likely have on the national economy. In particular, the extra costs it would impose on businesses may lead some corporations to move operations overseas

B strength the conclusion as if there low wages are driving talent overseas then the operations will be moved to overseas will not be justified.


Legislator: Although the proposed bill to increase the minimum wage polls well with prospective voters, they are overlooking the potential negative impacts it could likely have on the national economy. In particular, the extra costs it would impose on businesses may lead some corporations to move operations overseas. Therefore, I implore my colleagues to look beyond their own electoral prospects and vote against this bill.

Which of the following, if true, would most justify the legislator’s position?


A. The next general election is only a few months away.

B. Low wages are not driving talented workers to seek employment abroad.

C. There are non-economic reasons that voters believe the minimum wage increase is warranted.

D. Many legislators are term-limited and not eligible for reelection.

E. The popularity of a bill is not the sole reason to consider it viable.

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Need to strengthen legislator's argument;

The legislator is against the bill, So PA needs to in the same lines.

A. The next general election is only a few months away. Weaken or Irrelevant, It doesn't support why the bill is not req.

B. Low wages are not driving talented workers to seek employment abroad. OFS, talented workers

C. There are non-economic reasons that voters believe the minimum wage increase is warranted.No economic motto for the increase in min wages, Hence it is strengthening the legislator's claim.

D. Many legislators are term-limited and not eligible for reelection. Weaken

E. The popularity of a bill is not the sole reason to consider it viable.Irrelavent


IMO C

Conclusion: I implore my colleagues to look beyond their own electoral prospects and vote against this bill.

Justify the conclusion.

A. The next general election is only a few months away. >> Doesnt support

B. Low wages are not driving talented workers to seek employment abroad. >> Never mentioned that its driving talent away.

C. There are non-economic reasons that voters believe the minimum wage increase is warranted. >> It is quite popular with voters. Never said they will believe against it

D. Many legislators are term-limited and not eligible for reelection. >> Doesnt support

E. The popularity of a bill is not the sole reason to consider it viable. >> Supports the conclusion.

Legislator: Although the proposed bill to increase the minimum wage polls well with prospective voters, they are overlooking the potential negative impacts it could likely have on the national economy. In particular, the extra costs it would impose on businesses may lead some corporations to move operations overseas. Therefore, I implore my colleagues to look beyond their own electoral prospects and vote against this bill.

Which of the following, if true, would most justify the legislator’s position?


A. The next general election is only a few months away.
so what?

B. Low wages are not driving talented workers to seek employment abroad.
correct

if low wages were driving workers away then it gives incentive to pass the bill and also the economy is still getting affected
but this is not the case
hence a strengthener


C. There are non-economic reasons that voters believe the minimum wage increase is warranted.
we are not concerned about non-economic reasons

D. Many legislators are term-limited and not eligible for reelection.
maybe but it doesnt help us

E. The popularity of a bill is not the sole reason to consider it viable.
popularity doesnt affect the passage and the conclusion

Legislator: Although the proposed bill to increase the minimum wage polls well with prospective voters, they are overlooking the potential negative impacts it could likely have on the national economy. In particular, the extra costs it would impose on businesses may lead some corporations to move operations overseas. Therefore, I implore my colleagues to look beyond their own electoral prospects and vote against this bill.

Which of the following, if true, would most justify the legislator’s position?


A. The next general election is only a few months away. Incorrect

additional info, not helpful

B. Low wages are not driving talented workers to seek employment abroad. Correct

but high wages driving corporations abroad, so low wages will not affect economic condition

C. There are non-economic reasons that voters believe the minimum wage increase is warranted. Incorrect

against conclusion

D. Many legislators are term-limited and not eligible for reelection. Incorrect

irrelevant

E. The popularity of a bill is not the sole reason to consider it viable. Incorrect

dont know whether the bill is popular or not

A: The timing of the election is irrelevant to the merits of the bill. Eliminate A.
B: Workers moving abroad is not relevant to the merits of the bill as described. Eliminate B.
C: The reasons the bill polls with voters is irrelevant as the legislator clearly states they are overlooking the relevant negative impacts. Eliminate C.
D: D does the opposite of what we are looking for, it would in fact weaken the legislator's position. If legislators are not up for reelection, then they are less likely to be swayed by voter polling. Eliminate D.
E: E confirms the position of the legislator, in that there are many factors that legislators need to consider, beyond just what is popular and may lead to reelection.

The correct answer is E.

Legislator Argument-The new bill should be rejected because if the minimum wage is increased it will have a negative impact on economy as it will increase the burden on corporations and corporations will shift their operation overseas

A. The next general election is only a few months away.
This doesn't have impact to justify his position. As it doesn't explain how keeping the wage same will help

B. Low wages are not driving talented workers to seek employment abroad.
This helps Legislator position. As it shows even if the wages are not increased people are still willing to work

C. There are non-economic reasons that voters believe the minimum wage increase is warranted.
If wages increase legislator doubt will be confirmed

D. Many legislators are term-limited and not eligible for reelection.
Irrelevant. This doesn't justifies legislator's position

E. The popularity of a bill is not the sole reason to consider it viable.
Doesn't justify as why the wages should not be increased

Legislator: Although the proposed bill to increase the minimum wage polls well with prospective voters, they are overlooking the potential negative impacts it could likely have on the national economy. In particular, the extra costs it would impose on businesses may lead some corporations to move operations overseas. Therefore, I implore my colleagues to look beyond their own electoral prospects and vote against this bill.

Which of the following, if true, would most justify the legislator’s position?


A. The next general election is only a few months away.

B. Low wages are not driving talented workers to seek employment abroad.

C. There are non-economic reasons that voters believe the minimum wage increase is warranted.

D. Many legislators are term-limited and not eligible for reelection.

E. The popularity of a bill is not the sole reason to consider it viable.

Option E provides the possibility of a sole reason and hence most justify the legislator’s position

A - Election timing is not relevant
B - When the workers are not moving abroad, why the legislation is needed
C- Non economic reasons are irrelevant
D - doesn’t matter
E- This clearly justify the legislators opinion

E is the correct choice

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