Critical reasoning — cap on the maximum number of candidates in a constituency: Should there be a limit on how many contestants can run for a parliamentary seat, weighing the claim that a cap helps voters make considered choices against the principle that any eligible person should be free to contest in a democracy?

Given data

• Statement: Impose a cap on the number of election candidates?
• Argument I (Yes): Fewer candidates make voter judgement easier.
• Argument II (No): In a democracy, any eligible person can contest; restrictions are improper.

Concept/Approach (rights vs. administrative convenience)Limiting candidature restricts a core democratic right. Convenience for voters is not a sufficient ground to curtail eligibility.

Step-by-Step evaluation1) Argument I: Appeals to convenience, not principle; does not justify curbing rights ⇒ weak.2) Argument II: Upholds an essential democratic norm—open candidature for all who meet criteria ⇒ strong.

Verification/AlternativeBallot design, NOT candidate caps, is the typical solution to crowded fields—thus II holds.

Common pitfallsTrading away political rights for administrative simplicity.

Final AnswerOnly argument II is strong.