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Question 1
Which of the following counterclaims on the “CON” side of the article are also part of this “PRO” claim:
Now is the time for the United States to lead other countries in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Answer: Correct! Go to question 2.
Answer: Incorrect. The answers are:
B. Congress should not spend time legislating climate change in the coming year.
C. Congress is going to be unable to reach an agreement on any major legislation before the 2014 elections.
E. Debating something as important as climate change legislation requires deliberation, not speed.
Go to question 2.
B. Congress should not spend time legislating climate change in the coming year.
C. Congress is going to be unable to reach an agreement on any major legislation before the 2014 elections.
E. Debating something as important as climate change legislation requires deliberation, not speed.
Go to question 2.
Answer: Incorrect. Try again.
Question 2
Which of the following counterclaims on the “CON” side of the article are also part of this “PRO” claim:
Passing a sweeping national climate change law would be a good start to the United States taking on a leadership role for other countries and minimizing its effects on climate change.
Answer: Correct!
Answer: Incorrect. The answers are:
A. The United States cannot do much about greenhouse gases emission by itself, and we should not put a burden on our economy in passing climate change laws.
D. If the United States attempts to reduce emissions on its own now, it would make it hard for negotiators to reach agreements with developing countries.
A. The United States cannot do much about greenhouse gases emission by itself, and we should not put a burden on our economy in passing climate change laws.
D. If the United States attempts to reduce emissions on its own now, it would make it hard for negotiators to reach agreements with developing countries.
Answer: Incorrect. Try again.
