Multiple choice

A developing country, using socialist form of government, traditionally running in democratic or parliamentary method, will undoubtedly increase the quality of life of its citizens. The country of China presents the most valid example of such form of government, therefore proving the validity of this principle, developing countries like India, which are being run on the principle of democracy. Therefore, in order to become successful the countries should change their form of government.

The flaw in the argument above can best be described as which of the following?

  1. The author avoids the issue by focusing on issues, which are not pertinent.

  2. The author fails to define the critical term “quality of life.”

  3. The author argues circularly by assuming the conclusion is true in stating the principle.

  4. The author generalizes from a specific case that may not necessarily be representative.

  5. None of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation

 The assumption here is that what happened in the China is representative of what will happen in all other developing nations. The only evidence the author provides to support his conclusion is the example of the China, which may not be indicative of what will happen in other countries.

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