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Category - Logical Reasoning

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Mayor: “Many on the town council are arguing that our city should start making decisions by direct ballot, as opposed to votes by the town council. I think this is an excellent idea. Giving each person one vote on each issue is more likely to recognize each individual voice, as opposed to just the voices of those powerful enough or popular enough to hold sway with the town council.”

Which of the following, if true, would most support the mayor’s argument?
  1. In past elections, the town’s voter turnout has been extremely low.
  2. Most members of the town council oppose the mayor’s proposal, as it would diminish their influence.
  3. Members of the town council often vote in accordance with the wishes of their major campaign funders.
  4. The town is very well educated and so citizens are able to articulate their viewpoints.
  5. Most town council members serve an average of ten-year terms.
Explanation
Answer: C - The fact that members of the town council often vote in accordance with the wishes of their major campaign funders most supports the mayor’s argument. Campaign funders having undue sway over the town council shows that all citizens do not have an equal voice in town politics, bolstering the mayor's claim that there are problems with the current political system.
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