In the proposition, "A nuclear waste dump would benefit the local economy," artificial presumption would

(a) require the advocate to provide reasons why the local economy needs
"benefiting."
(b) require the opponent to begin argumentation.
(c) suggest that we presently believe the local area does not need a nuclear dump to benefit its economy.
(d) suggest that we presently believe the local area does need a nuclear dump to benefit its economy.


C

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