instruction:
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.
question:
claim: The prevalence of ‘African mercenaries’ is decreasing.
 perspective: Mercenaries still have a presence in coups
answer:
undermine


question:
claim: Same sex relationships should have the same legal status as heterosexual relationships under EU law.
 perspective: Even though a vocal group of religious people disagrees with gay marriage, there is a growing number of religious leaders who support it and can back up their opinions with scripture. 
answer:
support


question:
claim: 16 year olds should be able to vote at presidental elections.
 perspective: Doing so would add more complications to elections
answer:

undermine