Question ID:PT48 S1 Q15 Passage:There are two supposedly conflicting hypotheses as to what makes for great national leaders:  one is that such leaders successfully shape public opinion, and the other is that they are adept at reacting to it. However, treating these hypotheses as mutually exclusive is evidently a mistake. All leaders who have had success getting their programs passed by their country's legislature have been adroit both in shaping and reacting to public opinion.   Stem:Which one of the following is an assumption on which the argument depends? Correct Answer Choice:AChoice A:Having success getting programs passed by the legislature is indicative of being a great national leader. Choice B:It is impossible to successfully shape public opinion without in some way reacting to it. Choice C:To lead, one must either successfully shape public opinion or be adept at reacting to it, or both.  Choice D:Having a good rapport with the members of the legislature allows a leader to shape public opinion. Choice E:To be a great leader one must not be swayed by public opinion.