TASK DEFINITION: In this task you will be given a claim and a perspective. You should determine whether that perspective supports or undermines the claim. If the perspective could possibly convince someone with different view, it is supporting, otherwise it is undermining.
PROBLEM: claim: Prescription drugs should be advertised directly to consumers.
 perspective: Diseases and medical conditions are more likely to be treated when consumers see DTC prescription drug ads.

SOLUTION: support

PROBLEM: claim: Governments of resource-rich nations should impose high taxes on mining and extraction.
 perspective: High taxes on mining and extraction would cause many adverse affects on the country and its citizens.

SOLUTION: undermine

PROBLEM: claim: The European Union should lift its ban on member states selling arms to China.
 perspective: Lifting the ban will damage relations with the U.S.

SOLUTION:
undermine