Question ID:PT37 S4 Q19 Passage:Large-scale government projects designed to benefit everyone‚ such as roads, schools, and bridges‚ usually benefit some small segments of society, initially at least, more than others. The more equally and widely political power is distributed among the citizenry, the less likely such projects are to receive funding. Hence, government by referendum rather than by means of elected representatives tends to diminish, not enhance, the welfare of a society. Stem:Which one of the following is an assumption on which the argument depends? Correct Answer Choice:AChoice A:Large-scale government projects sometimes enhance the welfare of society. Choice B:Large-scale projects are more likely to fulfill their intended purposes if they are not executed by the government. Choice C:Government by referendum actually undermines the democratic process. Choice D:The primary purpose of an equal distribution of political power is to enhance the welfare of society. Choice E:Government by referendum is the only way to distribute political power equally and widely.