What form (what type of categorical syllogism) does this argument take?
Major premise: If the president commits a criminal act, then he can be impeached.
Minor premise: The president cannot be impeached.
Conclusion: Therefore, the president has not committed a criminal act.
A. affirming the antecedent
B. denying the antecedent
C. affirming the consequent
D. denying the consequent
D. denying the consequent
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