Statement: The American presidential election matters not just to Americans but to the entire world. Conclusions: I. World affairs are highly influenced by the policies of the power-bearers in the United States. II. It is the American President who delivers justice to the entire world.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: If only conclusion I follows

Explanation:

Introduction / Context:The premise asserts global significance of the US presidential election. We must identify what logically explains this significance without adding unwarranted claims about judicial or moral authority worldwide.

Given Data / Assumptions:

  • US election has implications beyond US borders.
  • No assertion about “delivering justice” worldwide.

Concept / Approach:Conclusion I is a reasonable inference: if the election matters globally, it is because US policies—foreign, economic, security—affect world affairs. Conclusion II assigns a judicial role (“delivers justice”) to the US President, which is not suggested by the statement and is normatively loaded; thus it does not follow.

Step-by-Step Solution:1) Cause of global import → policy influence on world affairs → I follows.2) Justice-delivery claim is extraneous → II does not follow.

Verification / Alternative check:Even if one believed the US exerts influence, that does not equate to a universal judicial mandate. The premise needs only policy reach to justify its claim.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:“Both/Either” grant II's overreach; “Neither” ignores an obvious explanatory link for the stated global relevance.

Common Pitfalls:Confusing geopolitical influence with judicial authority.

Final Answer:If only conclusion I follows.

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