Direct Democracy - Difficult CR

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Direct Democracy - Difficult CR

by vikram4689 » Thu Jul 07, 2011 8:20 pm
INSTRUCTIONS:[spoiler]There are 2 questions. Both questions are same except for change in OPTION E. E1 option is from 800score.com & E2 option is from GMAT Club. Solve for both ques, OA's are provided [/spoiler]

Many local town governments in New England still practice direct democracy where the population of the town votes to resolve issues. Critics of these town councils argue that well-funded special interest groups are able to influence these large open referenda.

Which of the following, if true, most strengthen the critics' argument?

(A) Groups that oppose well-funded special interest groups do not have the budgets to mount major media campaigns in local markets.
(B) Direct elections are not effective because individual citizens do not have as much knowledge as professional legislators.
(C) Since individual voters make the decision, direct democracy provides insurance against the influence of wealthy special interest groups.
(D) Local newspapers and TV stations tend to be biased in favor of special interest groups and provide unbalanced reporting to local citizens.
(E1) Direct democracies tend to make decisions on the passions of local populace rather than long term guided decisions
(E2) Decisions by local town governments usually are in line with the views of well-funded special interest.

OA : A for both cases
[spoiler]inst A making the assumption that major media are able to influence people's decision. [/spoiler][/spoiler]
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by Target2009 » Thu Jul 07, 2011 11:07 pm
Its A.
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by amit2k9 » Fri Jul 08, 2011 12:19 am
there is a reasoning gap in the argument.Hence a supporter answer choice is required.

A and D are the closest here.

D leaves an assumption that media is influencing due to superior group.

A gives clear indication that opposition does not stand a chance.

Thus A is clearer than D and hence the OA.
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