LSAT 115 | Section 2 | Logical Reasoning: Q14

LR Question 14 Explanation

QUESTION TEXT: Activist: Although the environmental bill before the…

QUESTION TYPE: Flawed Reasoning

CONCLUSION: The bill ought not to be passed.

REASONING: Though it is popular, it has mainly negative economic consequences.

ANALYSIS: Perhaps there is some other reason to pass the environmental bill, apart from the economics?

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1. The activist only believes that legislators should emulate great leaders. It doesn’t matter whether legislators actually are great.
2. The activist actually seems worried the bill will pass even though it has negative consequences.
3. CORRECT. Yes. Why is the bill being passed in the first place, and why is it popular? Economics is not the only relevant measure.
4. It’s common knowledge (and thus a warranted assumption) that legislators consider economic impacts. Arguments don’t need to state every single assumption.
5. The activist is not making such a general argument. Their conclusion is restricted to this specific bill.

Recap: The question begins with “Activist: Although the environmental bill before the”. It is a Flawed Reasoning question. Learn more about LSAT Flaw questions in our guide to LSAT Logical Reasoning question types.