Question ID:PT42 S2 Q17 Passage:Politician: Some of my opponents have argued on theoretical grounds in favor of reducing social spending. Instead of arguing that there is excessive public expenditure on social programs, my opponents should focus on the main cause of deficit spending: the fact that government is bloated with bureaucrats and self-aggrandizing politicians. It is unwarranted, therefore, to reduce social expenditure. Stem:A reasoning flaw in the politician's argument is that the argument Correct Answer Choice:AChoice A:does not address the arguments advanced by the politician's opponents Choice B:makes an attack on the character of opponents Choice C:takes for granted that deficit spending has just one cause Choice D:portrays opponents' views as more extreme than they really are Choice E:fails to make clear what counts as excessive spending