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Arguments evaluation (global governance feasibility and risks): Should there be a single world government? Assess the strength of the arguments—(I) Yes: a world government will help eliminate tensions among nations; (II) No: such a government would inevitably be dominated by developed countries—using relevance, extremity of claim, and plausibility as criteria.

Difficulty: Medium

Correct Answer: Neither I nor II is strong

Explanation:


Given data

  • Policy question: Whether a world government should be established.
  • Argument I (Yes): A world government would eliminate tensions among nations.
  • Argument II (No): Only developed countries would dominate such a government.


Concept/Approach
A strong argument must be directly relevant, logically sufficient, and avoid absolute or speculative claims. Evaluate each argument against feasibility, evidence, and whether the claim is overbroad.


Step-by-step evaluation
Step 1: Argument I assumes a world government will eliminate tensions. This is an overpromise; governance design, enforcement, and divergent interests remain. Hence I is weak.Step 2: Argument II assumes inevitable domination by developed countries. While a risk, it is speculative and not a necessary outcome if representation rules are equitable. Hence II is weak.


Verification/Alternative
International bodies reduce conflict only under robust institutions and consent; neither argument addresses these design specifics, so neither is compelling.


Common pitfalls

  • Accepting utopian or dystopian outcomes without mechanism.
  • Confusing possibility with inevitability.


Final Answer
Neither I nor II is strong.

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