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LSAT Explanations › Preptest 143 › Reading Comprehension › Question 8

LSAT 143 | Section 2 | Reading Comprehension: Q8

LSAT Preptest 143 explanations

RC Question 8 Explanation

QUESTION TEXT: According to the passage, a weakness of current…

DISCUSSION: The second paragraph talks about the weaknesses of the current system. You should look there to prove your answer correct.

___________

  1. The passage didn’t say this.
  2. CORRECT. Lines 15-16 say this.
  3. This answer contradicts the passage. Lines 29-31 say transparency is important.
  4. This is false. Lines 8-10 say that in some areas you can request that a judge recuse themselves.
  5. The author’s point is that the appearance of propriety is not what’s important. Actual bias is what is important. See lines 16-21.
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Section 2 · Reading Comprehension

Passage 1: Anthropology Video

Q1–Q7
  • Analysis
  • 1
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Passage 2: Judicial Bias

Q8–Q14
  • Analysis
  • Q8
  • 9
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Passage 3: Ethics

ComparativeQ15–Q20
  • Analysis
  • 15
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Passage 4: Glass Flow

Q21–Q27
  • Analysis
  • 21
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  • 26
  • 27

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