Determine the truth of the premises, discuss the strength of the argument, and assess the truth of the conclusion.Premise: Calvin Coolidge was over 35 years old when he became President of the United States.Premise: Bill Clinton was over 35 years old when he became President of the United States.Premise: Ronald Reagan was over 35 when he became President of the United States.Conclusion: Every United States politician is at least 35 years old.

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What will be an ideal response?

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Answers may vary. Possible answer: The premises are true. The strength of the argument is relatively weak. First, the examples may have been cherry picked from all the presidents (43 and counting). Second, the examples are of presidents, not of United States politicians in general. The conclusion is false. Although one must be at least 35 years old to be President of the United States, one can be younger and still occupy many other positions.