Abstract
In a derivational theory of syntax, problems of choice arise when there are two or more potentially possible steps at a single stage of a derivation. Chomsky (1995, 2000) proposes that, if Attract/Move and Merge are both possible, Merge is chosen (Merge-over-Move). It is also assumed in the literature that, where there are two or more elements that can potentially be moved, the one closest to the target is moved (Attract/Move Closest). Discussing multiple-nominative constructions in Japanese, I argue that among the principles of this kind, there is one that minimized the size of the element to be moved, and I show a new piece of evidence for Merge-over-Move
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