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#23119
Complete Question Explanation
Method of Reasoning-AP. The correct answer choice is (C)
Elena believes that democracy is the best form of government, because good fosters the belief among citizens that they have a say in how the government is run. Marsha, on the other hand, fears that citizens can be manipulated into thinking that they have a say in how the government is run, whereas in actuality they don't. Notice that Marsha does not dispute Elena's conclusion that democracy is the best form of government; she merely questions Elena's logic in reaching that conclusion.
Answer choice (A) Even though Marsha might ultimately agree with Elena's that democracy is the best form of government, we don't know that. Marsha's claim is meant to question the premise used by Elena, not to concur with her conclusion.
Answer choice (B) We do not know what form of government Marsha might think is the best. While she fears democracy does not always ensure that citizens have a say in how a government is run, we have no reason to believe that Marsha would support a regime that purposefully deceives its citizens.
Answer choice (C) This is the correct answer choice. If citizens can be manipulated into thinking that they have a say in how a government is run when they actually don't, Elena's premise would not ensure that democracy is the best form of government.
Answer choice (D) There is no evidence in Marsha's response to suggest that she believes most people only seek the appearance of democracy rather than democracy itself. This answer choice is incorrect.
Answer choice (E) Marsha does not reject Elena's conclusion that democracy is the best form of government; she merely questions Elena's logic in reaching that conclusion.
Method of Reasoning-AP. The correct answer choice is (C)
Elena believes that democracy is the best form of government, because good fosters the belief among citizens that they have a say in how the government is run. Marsha, on the other hand, fears that citizens can be manipulated into thinking that they have a say in how the government is run, whereas in actuality they don't. Notice that Marsha does not dispute Elena's conclusion that democracy is the best form of government; she merely questions Elena's logic in reaching that conclusion.
Answer choice (A) Even though Marsha might ultimately agree with Elena's that democracy is the best form of government, we don't know that. Marsha's claim is meant to question the premise used by Elena, not to concur with her conclusion.
Answer choice (B) We do not know what form of government Marsha might think is the best. While she fears democracy does not always ensure that citizens have a say in how a government is run, we have no reason to believe that Marsha would support a regime that purposefully deceives its citizens.
Answer choice (C) This is the correct answer choice. If citizens can be manipulated into thinking that they have a say in how a government is run when they actually don't, Elena's premise would not ensure that democracy is the best form of government.
Answer choice (D) There is no evidence in Marsha's response to suggest that she believes most people only seek the appearance of democracy rather than democracy itself. This answer choice is incorrect.
Answer choice (E) Marsha does not reject Elena's conclusion that democracy is the best form of government; she merely questions Elena's logic in reaching that conclusion.