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.

Q: claim: We can trust Republicans with the economy.
 perspective: Deregulation contributed to the banking crises and, therefore the 2009 economic crash 

A: undermine
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Q: claim: The federal minimum wage should be increased.
 perspective: Increasing the minimum wage would reduce poverty.

A: support
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Q: claim: Animal testing should be banned.
 perspective: Animal research ensures greater safety for humans

A:
undermine
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