Difficulty: Medium
Correct Answer: if either I or II is strong
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
Security legislation involves a tradeoff between effective prevention and civil liberties. Both pro and anti views can be strong if they are principled, relevant, and policy-grounded.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
Argument I focuses on rights safeguards; if well grounded, it is strong. Argument II focuses on security necessity due to insufficiency of existing laws; it is also strong. Because they support opposite decisions yet both are cogent, the correct test option is that either argument is strong.
Step-by-Step Solution:
1) I is strong for highlighting rule of law and rights standards.2) II is strong for highlighting insufficiency against a major threat.
Verification / Alternative check:
Many exam keys accept the “either” choice when both sides give independent, substantial grounds.
Final Answer:
Either Argument I or II is strong.
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