Confusion on question 13

Started by set006 · started 2016-01-14 20:55 · last activity 2020-05-30 16:58 · 3 replies

Why is the answer b here?

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  1. Mehran · 2016-01-31 21:57

    This is a parallel reasoning question. The question stem is asking us to identify the answer choice that most parallels the Oneida delegation's refusal to accept a lump-sum payment from the BIA for tribal lands. Let's go back to the text. Look in particular at lines 49-53: "Finally, the offer of a lump-sum payment was unanimously opposed by the Oneida delegates, who saw that changing the terms of a treaty might jeopardize the many pending land claims based upon the treaty." Answer choice (B) parallels this reasoning beautifully: "A company seeking to reduce its payroll obligations offers an employee a large bonus [this is like a lump sum] if he will accept early retirement; the employee refuses because he does not want to compromise an outstanding [a pre-existing] worker's compensation suit [that is, a pending claim based on his status as an employed rather than retired person]." Hope this helps! Please let us know if you have any additional questions.
  2. mak16153 · 2020-05-30 16:56

    I understand the parallel reasoning here. However, is an existing compensation lawsuit the same thing as an existing treaty? That comparison threw me off.
  3. mak16153 · 2020-05-30 16:58

    Wait never mind. I re-read your explanation. Makes sense now! Thank you!

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