Difficulty: Medium
Correct Answer: Both I and II are implicit
Explanation:
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Concept/Approach
A targeted surcharge for a purpose presumes a resource gap and that the levy will meaningfully bridge it.
Step-by-step reasoning
I: If there were already enough funds, earmarking an extra levy specifically for drought relief would be unnecessary. Hence I is implicit.II: Instituting a surcharge assumes its proceeds will (at minimum) adequately or substantially meet the funding need. Otherwise the policy rationale collapses. Thus II is implicit.
Verification/Alternative
Negate I: 'We already have enough.' Then the surcharge lacks justification. Negate II: 'The 2% won't raise enough.' Then the levy wouldn't serve its stated purpose. Both negations undercut the decision.
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Final Answer
Both I and II are implicit.
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