(C) Scientists are uncertain whether the apparently nonfunctioning limbs of other early mammals derived from once-functioning limbs of their ancestors.
(D) Other large-bodied mammals like seals and sea lions maneuver on beaches and rocky coasts without fully functioning hind limbs.
(E) Some smaller sea-dwelling mammals. Such as modern dolphins. Have no visible indications of hind limbs.
7. The stated goal of the government's funding program for the arts is to encourage the creation of works of artistic excellence. Senator Beton claims. However, that a government-funded artwork can never reflect the independent artistic conscience of the artist because artists, like anyone else who accepts financial support. Will inevitably try to please those who control the distribution of that support. Senator Beton concludes that government funding of the arts not only is a burden on taxpayers but also cannot lead to the creation of works of true artistic excellence.
Which one of the following is an assumption on which Senator Beton's argument is based?
(A) Most taxpayers have little or no interest in the creation of works of true artistic excellence.
(B) Government funding of the arts is more generous than other financial support most artists receive.
(C) Distribution of government funds for the arts is based on a broad agreement as to what constitutes artistic excellence.
(D) Once an artist has produced works of true artistic excellence. He or she will never accept government funding.
(E) A contemporary work of art that does not reflect the independent artistic conscience of the artist cannot be a work of true artistic excellence.
Which one of the following, If true. Most seriously weakens the argument?
(A) It is impossible to separate the air of one country or jurisdiction from that of others.