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06 Dec 2019, 07:58
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The single greatest weakness of American parties is their inability to achieve cohesion in the legislature. Although there is some measure of party unity, it is not uncommon for the majority party to be unable to implement important legislation. The unity is strongest during election campaigns; after the primary elections, the losing candidates all promise their support to the party nominee. By the time the Congress convenes, the unity has dissipated. This phenomenon is attributable to the fragmented nature of party politics. The national committees are no more than feudal lords who receive nominal fealty from their vassals. A member of Congress builds power upon a local base. Consequently, a member is likely to be responsive to local special interest groups. Evidence of this is seen in the differences in voting patterns between the upper and lower houses. In the Senate, where terms are longer, there is more party unity.
Which of the following, if true, would most strengthen the author’s argument?
(A) On 30 key issues, 18 of the 67 majority party members in the Senate voted against the party leaders.
(B) On 30 key issues, 70 of the 305 majority party members in the House voted against the party leaders.
(C) On 30 key issues, over half the members of the minority party in both houses voted with the majority party against the leaders of the minority party.
(D) Of 30 key legislative proposals introduced by the president, only eight passed both houses.
(E) Of 30 key legislative proposals introduced by a president whose party controlled a majority in both houses, only four passed both houses.
Which of the following, if true, would most strengthen the author’s argument?
(A) On 30 key issues, 18 of the 67 majority party members in the Senate voted against the party leaders.
(B) On 30 key issues, 70 of the 305 majority party members in the House voted against the party leaders.
(C) On 30 key issues, over half the members of the minority party in both houses voted with the majority party against the leaders of the minority party.
(D) Of 30 key legislative proposals introduced by the president, only eight passed both houses.
(E) Of 30 key legislative proposals introduced by a president whose party controlled a majority in both houses, only four passed both houses.
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05 Feb 2020, 12:56
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Conclusion: The single greatest weakness of American parties is their inability to achieve cohesion in the legislature.
A) On 30 key issues, 18 of the 67 majority party members in the Senate voted against the party leaders. It talks about the party leaders/ out of scope
(B) On 30 key issues, 70 of the 305 majority party members in the House voted against the party leaders. Out of scope
(C) On 30 key issues, over half the members of the minority party in both houses voted with the majority party against the leaders of the minority party. Irrelevant to the discussion.
(D) Of 30 key legislative proposals introduced by the president, only eight passed both houses.doesn't explain who is controlling the majority in the houses/ trap answer
(E) Of 30 key legislative proposals introduced by a president whose party controlled a majority in both houses, only four passed both houses. talks about the fragmentation of votes within the majority in the house/provides an example for the given conclusion
A) On 30 key issues, 18 of the 67 majority party members in the Senate voted against the party leaders. It talks about the party leaders/ out of scope
(B) On 30 key issues, 70 of the 305 majority party members in the House voted against the party leaders. Out of scope
(C) On 30 key issues, over half the members of the minority party in both houses voted with the majority party against the leaders of the minority party. Irrelevant to the discussion.
(D) Of 30 key legislative proposals introduced by the president, only eight passed both houses.doesn't explain who is controlling the majority in the houses/ trap answer
(E) Of 30 key legislative proposals introduced by a president whose party controlled a majority in both houses, only four passed both houses. talks about the fragmentation of votes within the majority in the house/provides an example for the given conclusion
06 Feb 2020, 12:32
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Argument Analysis: the majority party has unity in the senate much more than in the lower house (the House)
(A) On 30 key issues, 18 of the 67 majority party members in the Senate voted against the party leaders.
Correct -> this shows that the majority of the majority party members in the Senate have unity. (strengthens)
(B) On 30 key issues, 70 of the 305 majority party members in the House voted against the party leaders.
Shows unity in the lower house, however says nothing about the senate or upper house
(C) On 30 key issues, over half the members of the minority party in both houses voted with the majority party against the leaders of the minority party.
Does not give any basis of comparison
(D) Of 30 key legislative proposals introduced by the president, only eight passed both houses.
If same number is shown in both houses then the authors argument cannot be strengthened as is is based on comparison.
(E) Of 30 key legislative proposals introduced by a president whose party controlled a majority in both houses, only four passed both houses.
Same explanation as (d)
(A) On 30 key issues, 18 of the 67 majority party members in the Senate voted against the party leaders.
Correct -> this shows that the majority of the majority party members in the Senate have unity. (strengthens)
(B) On 30 key issues, 70 of the 305 majority party members in the House voted against the party leaders.
Shows unity in the lower house, however says nothing about the senate or upper house
(C) On 30 key issues, over half the members of the minority party in both houses voted with the majority party against the leaders of the minority party.
Does not give any basis of comparison
(D) Of 30 key legislative proposals introduced by the president, only eight passed both houses.
If same number is shown in both houses then the authors argument cannot be strengthened as is is based on comparison.
(E) Of 30 key legislative proposals introduced by a president whose party controlled a majority in both houses, only four passed both houses.
Same explanation as (d)
