Given the Following Enthymeme: Street Gangs Are a Top Priority

question 151

Multiple Choice

Given the following enthymeme: Street gangs are a top priority for the FBI because they're involved in organized crime.
The statement needed to convert the enthymeme into a valid syllogism is:

• A) Street gangs have been involved in organized crime for years. (Premise)
• B) Organized crime includes theft, murder, extortion, and prostitution. (Conclusion)
• C) The FBI will never succeed in eradicating street gangs. (Conclusion)
• D) Groups involved in organized crime are a top priority for the FBI. (Premise)
• E) Any gang that deals in street drugs is involved in organized crime. (Premise)

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