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Statement: Politics has become mudslinging at your opponents when out of power and taking revenge while in power. Assumptions: I. Politicians have deviated from their real path. II. Politicians have become habituated to misusing their power.

if only assumption I is implicit.
if only assumption II is implicit.
if either I or II is implicit.
if neither I nor II is implicit.

Correct Answer:

Explanation:

if both I and II are implicit.

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