15 Questions
Which term is similar to the idea of a parliament?
Senate
What is the etymology of the English term 'parliament'?
Derived from Old French word 'parlement'
Where was the first modern parliament held?
Kingdom of León
What is the primary function of a modern parliament?
Overseeing the government
According to UNESCO, what is the oldest documentary manifestation of the European parliamentary system?
Decreta of Leon of 1188
What is the main discipline studying logical reasoning?
Logic
Which type of reasoning offers the strongest support, ensuring the conclusion if all the premises are true?
Deductive reasoning
What is the term for an argument in which the conclusion could not be false if the premises were true?
Valid argument
Which rule of inference is often used in valid arguments in deductive reasoning?
Modus ponens
What distinguishes non-deductive logical reasoning from deductive reasoning?
It makes the conclusion rationally convincing without ensuring its truth
What is the primary goal of logical reasoning?
To form valid arguments supported by premises
Which type of reasoning offers the strongest support for its conclusion?
Deductive reasoning
What distinguishes deductive reasoning from non-deductive logical reasoning?
The certainty of the conclusion ensured by true premises
What is the main discipline studying logical reasoning?
Philosophy
What role does deductive reasoning play in formal logic and mathematics?
It provides the strongest support for conclusions
Test your knowledge on the functions and roles of modern parliaments and legislative bodies in government. Explore the historical and political significance of parliamentary systems and their impact on representing the electorate, making laws, and overseeing the government.
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