LSAT – Section 3: Test 2

1. Question

Based on the information in the passage, which of the following is a problem the author sees regarding the debate over drug legalization?

There aren’t enough people who care about this important issue enough to speak out about it, so it gets ignored.
Local, state, and national governments haven’t devoted enough resources to stopping drug cartels from bringing drugs into America.
Many individuals on both sides of the debate are inflexible and only interested in vocalizing their feelings on the issue.
The author can’t look past his or her own biases regarding this issue to allow for an objective presentation of both sides of the debate.
There will never be an approach that totally stops people from abusing drugs, so it’s worthless to even talk about it.

2. Question

What did the author of the passage most likely mean by writing that “an abundance of mouths and a dearth of ears make an ugly—and stubborn—face”? (line 10)

The average face should have just two ears and one mouth.
When too many people are talking and not enough are listening, things can get ugly.
More people are missing an ear than missing a mouth, according to available medical research.
It’s harder to be deaf than to be mute, although both are unfortunate.
People spend too much time listening and not enough time voicing their own opinions.

3. Question

Based on the passage, which of the following most likely captures how the author feels about drug legalization?

Across the world, all illegal drugs should be made legal immediately.
Across the world, all illegal drugs should remain illegal.
The best solution addresses points made for and against legalization
Across the world, all legal drugs should be made illegal immediately.
Across the world, all legal drugs should remain legal.

4. Question

Which of the following best captures the structural approach of the passage?

A debated issue is introduced, both sides are discussed, and a conclusion is made.
An opinion about one side of a debated issue is made, followed by support for that point of view.
A story is told, in chronological order, with no conclusive end.
An article is introduced, analyzed in detail, and followed by a possible solution.
A problem is introduced, analyzed, and a definitive solution is provided.

5. Question

According to the passage, upon which of the following do advocates on both sides of the debate most likely agree?

Prison overcrowding is solely attributable to drug-related crime.
Drug legalization will have no effect on overall crime rates.
Illegal drug users will most likely lose their jobs as a result.
Divorces occur as a result of illegal drug use.
Drug treatment and intervention programs are beneficial.

6. Question

It can be inferred from the passage that the author of this passage would most likely describe the debate on drug legalization as

winnable, if only we’d legalize all drugs.
ongoing, with no obvious solution in sight.
winnable, if all types of drugs were outlawed.
unwinnable, and best not discussed.
not deserving of all the attention it receives.

7. Question

According to proponents of drug legalization, why would legalizing drugs make our streets safer?

Legalizing drugs would not make our streets any safer.
It would allow police resources to be used for fighting other types of crime.
Drug users would stay home and use drugs rather than commit crimes.
Non-drug users would be too busy to commit any crimes.
The money saved from drug legalization would go towards treatment programs.

8. Question

Based on the passage, which of the following best characterizes the author’s opinion of individuals and their beliefs on both sides of the drug legalization debate?

compassionate
sympathetic
lazy
passionate
greedy