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Candidate for Mayor: My opponent argues that the best way to increase
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19 May 2026, 06:43
19 May 2026, 06:43
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Candidate for Mayor: My opponent argues that the best way to increase the city's tax revenues is to double the tax on rental cars so that non-residents provide the bulk of the additional income. This plan is unethical because it constitutes taxation without representation; we should not excessively tax those who cannot vote on the plan. Moreover, if car rental prices are too high in our city, people may simply rent cars in neighboring cities to avoid the tax surcharge.
The candidate responds to her opponent's plan by
A. Arguing that more data is needed in order to evaluate the plan
B. Introducing an alternative strategy by which to accomplish the declared objective
C. Claiming that the opponent's proposal contains inaccurate data
D. Implying that the plan may result in the opposite of the intended effect
E. Demonstrating that her opponent's plan would fail to achieve its goal
The candidate responds to her opponent's plan by
A. Arguing that more data is needed in order to evaluate the plan
B. Introducing an alternative strategy by which to accomplish the declared objective
C. Claiming that the opponent's proposal contains inaccurate data
D. Implying that the plan may result in the opposite of the intended effect
E. Demonstrating that her opponent's plan would fail to achieve its goal
Re: Candidate for Mayor: My opponent argues that the best way to increase
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19 May 2026, 07:42
19 May 2026, 07:42
D and E seem similar
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Re: Candidate for Mayor: My opponent argues that the best way to increase
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20 May 2026, 03:13
20 May 2026, 03:13
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Explanation
To find the correct answer, let's look closely at the candidate's final point:
"Moreover, if car rental prices are too high in our city, people may simply rent cars in neighboring cities to avoid the tax surcharge."
The opponent's intended effect is to increase the city's tax revenues. However, the candidate implies that by raising the tax too high, people will take their business elsewhere. If people rent cars in neighboring cities instead, the city will lose out on rental business entirely, which could actually decrease or stunt tax revenue, the exact opposite of what was intended.
A is incorrect because the candidate never asks for more data; she makes definitive arguments based on ethics and consumer behavior.
B is incorrect because the candidate never offers a counter-proposal or an alternative strategy to raise tax revenues. She only critiques her opponent's plan.
C is incorrect because the opponent's plan doesn't actually include specific data or statistics to challenge; it's a conceptual proposal.
E is incorrect because it is too strong. The candidate says people may simply rent cars elsewhere. She implies a potential failure or backfire, but she does not definitively demonstrate (prove with certainty or evidence) that the plan would fail.
Answer: D
To find the correct answer, let's look closely at the candidate's final point:
"Moreover, if car rental prices are too high in our city, people may simply rent cars in neighboring cities to avoid the tax surcharge."
The opponent's intended effect is to increase the city's tax revenues. However, the candidate implies that by raising the tax too high, people will take their business elsewhere. If people rent cars in neighboring cities instead, the city will lose out on rental business entirely, which could actually decrease or stunt tax revenue, the exact opposite of what was intended.
A is incorrect because the candidate never asks for more data; she makes definitive arguments based on ethics and consumer behavior.
B is incorrect because the candidate never offers a counter-proposal or an alternative strategy to raise tax revenues. She only critiques her opponent's plan.
C is incorrect because the opponent's plan doesn't actually include specific data or statistics to challenge; it's a conceptual proposal.
E is incorrect because it is too strong. The candidate says people may simply rent cars elsewhere. She implies a potential failure or backfire, but she does not definitively demonstrate (prove with certainty or evidence) that the plan would fail.
Answer: D
