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Lesson: Critical/Logical Reasoning - 23

Putting It All Together

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An investigation must be launched into the operations of the private group that is training recruits to fight against the Balaland Republic. The United States Neutrality Act plainly forbids United States citizens from engaging in military campaigns against any nation with which we are not at war. Since no war has been declared between the United States and the Balaland Republic, we should bring charges against these fanatics, who are in open defiance of the law.

Which of the following, if true, would most weaken the argument above?

The Balaland Republic is currently engaged in a bloody and escalating civil war.
Diplomatic relations between the United States and the Balaland Republic were severed last year.
The recruits are being trained to fight only in the event the United States goes to war against the Balaland Republic.
The training of recruits if funded not by United States citizens, but rather by a consortium of individuals from abroad.
Charges cannot be brought against the private group that is training the recruits unless an investigation is first launched.

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