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20 Jan 2026, 15:26
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Senator Johnson: Based on my analysis of voter trends, I don't believe Governor Thompson will win the presidential election. The majority of voters are hesitant to elect a candidate with no federal experience to such a crucial position.
Congresswoman Davis: I disagree. The experience of successfully managing a large state is invaluable preparation for the responsibilities of the presidency.
It can be inferred from Congresswoman Davis's response that she has interpreted Senator Johnson's statement to mean that
A. a candidate must have federal experience to be qualified for the presidency
B. state government experience is irrelevant to presidential qualifications
C. voters consistently prioritize federal experience over state experience in presidential elections
D. managing a state government and leading the federal government require entirely different skill sets
E. the presidency requires a unique set of skills that can only be developed through federal service
Congresswoman Davis: I disagree. The experience of successfully managing a large state is invaluable preparation for the responsibilities of the presidency.
It can be inferred from Congresswoman Davis's response that she has interpreted Senator Johnson's statement to mean that
A. a candidate must have federal experience to be qualified for the presidency
B. state government experience is irrelevant to presidential qualifications
C. voters consistently prioritize federal experience over state experience in presidential elections
D. managing a state government and leading the federal government require entirely different skill sets
E. the presidency requires a unique set of skills that can only be developed through federal service
20 Jan 2026, 15:39
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Senator Johnson claims Governor Thompson will lose because voters hesitate to elect a candidate with no federal experience. Congresswoman Davis disagrees, arguing that successfully managing a large state is valuable preparation for the presidency.
Davis's response directly challenges Johnson's emphasis on federal experience by defending the value of state experience. She must therefore believe Johnson's statement implies a requirement or strong preference for federal experience.
Option A: This is correct. Davis defends state experience as "invaluable preparation," implying she read Johnson's statement as saying federal experience is a necessary qualification.
Option B: Incorrect. Davis argues state experience is relevant, but Johnson's statement did not say it was irrelevant; he only highlighted the lack of federal experience as a voter concern.
Option C: Incorrect. Davis focuses on qualifications, not voter behavior. She does not address whether voters consistently prioritize one over the other.
Option D: Incorrect. Davis argues the skills are similar, but she does not attribute the belief that they are "entirely different" to Johnson.
Option E: Incorrect. Davis counters the idea that federal experience is essential, but Johnson's statement was about voter hesitation, not that skills can only be developed federally.
Answer: A
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