To prevent some conflicts of interest, Congress could prohibit high-level government officials from accepting positions as lobbyists for three years after such officials leave government service. One such official concluded, however, that such a prohibition would be unfortunate because it would prevent high-level government officials from earning a livelihood for three years.
The official's conclusion logically depends on which of the following assumptions?
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ALaws should not restrict the behavior of former government officials.
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BLobbyists are typically people who have previously been high-level government officials.
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CLow-level government officials do not often become lobbyists when they leave government service.
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DHigh-level government officials who leave government service are capable of earning a livelihood only as lobbyists.
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EHigh-level government officials who leave government service are currently permitted to act as lobbyists for only three years.
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正确答案: D