Question ID:PT17 S2 Q9 Passage:Some people claim that elected officials must avoid even the appearance of impropriety in office. Yet since actions that give the appearance of impropriety are not necessarily improper, the only reason for an elected official to avoid the appearance of impropriety is to maintain public approval and popularity. No one, however, not even a public official, has an obligation to be popular or to maintain public approval. Stem:The argument is structured so as to lead to which one of the following conclusions? Correct Answer Choice:AChoice A:No elected official has an obligation to avoid the appearance of impropriety. Choice B:All elected officials have a vested interest in maintaining a high public approval rating. Choice C:Elected officials who have been scrupulous in satisfying the obligations of their office should ensure that the public is aware of this fact. Choice D:The public never approves of an elected official who appears to have behaved improperly in office. Choice E:Elected officials who abuse the power of their office have an obligation at least to appear to be fulfilling the obligations of their office.