Reconstruct the following as a standard-form syllogism; then, determine whether it is valid using either a Venn diagram or the rules of the syllogism."No country can vote for a man as President who aims to destroy the system he heads. That's why we didn't support [Stipe] Mesic." -Borisav Jovic, former president of Yugoslavia
What will be an ideal response?
S = countries that support Mesic; P = countries that can vote for a man as president who aims to destroy the system he heads; T = this country.
All S are P.
No T are P.
Therefore, no T are S.
Valid.
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What will be an ideal response?
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