Question ID:PT93 S3 Q13 Passage:Political theorist: The purpose of government is to prevent individuals from injuring others in the pursuit of their own welfare. Hence, if most individuals take a reasoned approach to getting what they want, the power of government should be less. Stem:Which one of the following is an assumption required by the political theorist's argument? Correct Answer Choice:CChoice A:Governments alone are not able to convince individuals to take a reasoned approach to getting what they want. Choice B:Government can serve its purpose without diminishing people's ability to promote their own welfare. Choice C:People who take a reasoned approach to getting what they want are less likely to injure other people than are those who do not. Choice D:People who injure other people in the pursuit of their own welfare will eventually be treated in the same fashion by others. Choice E:The more interest people have in promoting their own welfare, the less likely they are to be injured by others.