Ann states that "All politicians are corrupt, and Senator Miller is a politician. Therefore, Senator Miller is corrupt." After a thorough investigation, Samuel conclusively proves that Congressman Jones is not corrupt. Samuel's proof regarding the Congressman undermines Ann's statement in which of the following ways:

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By questioning the validity of Ann's premise that "All politicians are corrupt." Ann's premise that "All politicians are corrupt" is her major premise that has general application to all politicians. Samuel's proof regarding the Congressman undermines Ann's major premise because the Congressman is politician, but is not corrupt, bringing into question the validity of Ann's major premise. Answer C is not the best answer because Samuel has not proven that Senator Miller is not corrupt, even though Samuel's undermining of Ann's major premise makes her conclusion less certain. Answer A simply repeats Samuel's proof. Answer B is not correct because Samuel has not proven that Senator Miller is not corrupt.

Ann States That "All Politicians Are Corrupt, and Senator Miller