powerscore lsat course book HW page 293 #23

[saranash1]

The correct answer choice states that a law is described, the rationale put forward for ONE of its clauses is outlined & dismissed, and a different rationale for the clause is presented.
But in the passages TWO main reasons were advanced for the restriction on the Native American's ability to sell their lands & both of those are dismissed.

[Steve Stein]

Hi saranash1,

Thanks for your question--that answer choice is cleverly worded; there are indeed two main reasons discussed--together, they make up the referenced rationale for the Dawes Act clause discussed by the author.

I hope that's helpful--please let me know whether this is clear--thanks!

~Steve

[saranash1]

But if there was only one rationale for the Dawes act (the combination of the two reasons that were discussed) shouldn't the word "one" be eliminated?

[Steve Stein]

Hi saranash1,

"One of its clauses" refers to the Dawes Act clause discussed.

I hope that's helpful! Please let me know whether this is clear--thanks!

~Steve

[saranash1]

Well, If one refers to the Dawes Act what is the other clause discussed? "One" typically means there are others & it seems the Dawes Act is the only thing discussed?

[Steve Stein]

Hi saranash1,

Thanks for your response. To be clear, the Dawes Act is the law in question, and this choice deals with one of its (that is, one of the Dawes Act's) clauses--specifically, the 25 year waiting period for full ownership of land. You're correct that "one" sometimes suggests others, but only one clause is discussed in this passage.

I hope that's helpful--please let me know whether this is clear--thanks!

~Steve

[saranash1]

ok that makes sense Thanks!