Given the Following Enthymeme: Any Contract Induced by Bribery Should

question 78

Multiple Choice

Given the following enthymeme: Any contract induced by bribery should be rescinded, but many military contracts fall precisely into this category.
The statement needed to convert the enthymeme into a valid syllogism is:

• A) Many military contracts are induced by bribery. (Premise)
• B) Many military contracts are not induced by bribery. (Premise)
• C) Many Pentagon officials succumb to bribery. (Conclusion)
• D) Many military contracts should not be rescinded. (Conclusion)
• E) Many military contracts should be rescinded. (Conclusion)