Question

Read the argument below and determine the underlying principle that was used to come to the conclusion presented: A free college education for every citizen is important because it helps the United States create the best-educated workforce in the world. European countries like Germany are able to provide a free college education to their citizens, and the United States should as well. Which other argument uses the same underlying principle as the argument above?

a. Children should get free dental care, even if they drink a lot of soda which causes cavities.
b. Children should get free dental care because it will help prevent more serious issues later on and reduces future healthcare costs.
c. Every child should get free dental care, even if they can afford to pay for it.

Answer 1

1. The underlying principle is

to create the best-educated workforce in the world.

2. The argument that uses the same underlying principle as the argument 1 above is:

b. Children should get free dental care because it will help prevent more serious issues later on and reduces future healthcare costs.

Step-by-step explanation:

The underlying principle is a general rule which can be applied to different situations. It shows the reason for doing something or embarking on a program. For example, to offer free college education for every U.S. citizen, the underlying principle is to "create the best-educated workforce in the world."