The first step in determining whether an argument is deductive or inductive is to ask ourselves:

A) could its premises all be true? B) could the premises and conclusion all be true? C) could the premises all be true and the conclusion false?


C

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The major flaw in Locke's notion of participation in the social contract is that:

A. the law has never recognized such a thing as tacit consent. B. he assumes people are free to leave when they are dissatisfied with the laws of a state. C. he assumes a capitalist form of government. D. he does not define "state." E. None of the above

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How many rows must a truth table for determining the validity of "C ? (D ? E), D v E .•. C" have?

A) 2 rows B) 4 rows C) 8 rows

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Which of the Ten Commandments prohibits the "coveting" of other people's property?

A. sixth B. seventh C. ninth D. tenth

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