Which argument is supported by relevant evidence, and how? Argument 1: Music classes are more popular than computer classes at Reginald Walker Junior High. Ninety-five percent of current students report that they have access to a computer at home.

Argument 2: Music classes are more popular than computer classes at Reginald Walker Junior High. Over 75 students have signed up for Beginning Band, while only 15 have signed up for Intro to Computers.

A: Argument 1, because the example supports the claim that music classes are more popular than computer classes

B: Argument 2, because the example supports the claim that playing an instrument is more fun than working on a computer

C: Argument 1, because the example supports the claim that playing an instrument is more fun than working on a computer

D: Argument 2, because the example supports the claim that music classes are more popular than computer classes

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government is strong when they have the ability to persuade those they govern to believe government has enough power to force them or should be forcing them to do government’s will.

when enough of the citizenry do not believe government can force them or should force them to do its bidding, government has lost or will lose its strength and power to coerce.

when enough of the citizenry do believe government can force or should force them to do its bidding, they become passive at the least or actively pro-government and repeat government’s own rhetoric to pass on what they have been persuaded by government’s propaganda.

a true majority isn’t always needed to govern or to stop government. many times all that is needed is a strong minority. if a determined 30% of the population rises up against government in a concerted effort to bring it down, this size minority usually will succeed as long as those actively opposing the minority are less in force than the minority. so if 41% of the population sits at home watching tv rooting for one side or the other, they don’t matter. it’s the active parties who make a difference.