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Arguments evaluation (student unions in campuses): Should there be students' unions in colleges/universities? Consider—(I) No: this will create a political atmosphere on campus; (II) Yes: unions are necessary because students are future political leaders—assess which argument(s) are strong based on relevance and sufficiency.

Difficulty: Medium

Correct Answer: Neither I nor II is strong

Explanation:


Given data

  • Question: Whether to have student unions in higher education institutions.
  • I: Opposes unions because they create a political atmosphere.
  • II: Supports unions because students are future political leaders.


Concept / Approach
A strong argument should be specific, balanced, and tied to institutional objectives (representation, welfare, discipline), not broad fear or vague future roles.


Step-by-step evaluation
Step 1: I labels a likely outcome (political atmosphere) but does not show it harms academic or welfare goals; politics per se may be constructive (representation), so the claim is insufficient.Step 2: II invokes an eventual career trajectory (future leaders) that does not justify unions in the present or relate to educational benefits.Step 3: With neither argument tightly reasoned to the institutional purpose, neither is strong.


Verification / Alternative
Stronger arguments would address governance, student rights, or academic impact—absent here.


Common pitfalls

  • Accepting generic fear or aspiration as sufficient institutional reasoning.


Final Answer
Neither I nor II is strong.

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