Syllogism 4G Given the Following Syllogism

question 286

Multiple Choice

Syllogism 4G
Given the following syllogism:
Only registered voters are called for jury duty, so Joann must not be a registered voter, since she was not called for jury duty.
-For Syllogism 4G, the minor premise is:

• A) All registered voters are persons called for jury duty.
• B) All persons identical to Joann are not registered voters.
• C) No persons identical to Joann are persons called for jury duty.
• D) No persons identical to Joann are registered voters.
• E) All persons called for jury duty are registered voters.

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Definitions:

Expectations

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Seligman

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