An argument is sound if it is
A) valid and has true premises.
B) valid and has a true conclusion.
C) invalid but has true premises.
D) invalid but has a true conclusion.

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A sound argument must have true premises and a valid structure. Validity alone does not guarantee soundness, as the premises could be false. Therefore, choice B, which only emphasizes validity and conclusion, is not sufficient to ensure soundness. Choices C and D both have at least one aspect that is not sound - either the invalid structure or the false conclusion. Only choice A includes both the necessary components for a sound argument.

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