Statement: “The Government announced a heavy compensation package for all victims of the recent terrorist attacks.” Assumptions I & II: I. Such incidents of terror may not occur in the near future. II. Compensation may mitigate citizens’ anger against the current Government. Choose the option that correctly identifies the implicit assumption(s).

Introduction / Context:Governments often deploy compensation after traumatic events to offer relief and to signal responsiveness. We must identify which background belief the announcement minimally relies on.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• I. Terror incidents will not recur soon.
• II. Compensation may reduce public anger/resentment toward the Government.

Concept / Approach:Compensation is a remedial, not preventive, tool. Its rationale concerns relief, fairness, and maintaining public confidence—not forecasting the absence of future incidents.

Step-by-Step Solution:1) The timing (“announced a heavy compensation package”) follows an attack; it is aimed at relief and public reassurance.2) The minimal assumption is II: providing compensation is expected to alleviate suffering and ease public anger at perceived state failure.3) I is unnecessary; compensation does not depend on predicting that attacks will cease.

Verification / Alternative check:Even if further attacks tragically occur, compensation for current victims remains meaningful. Therefore I is not required.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:Only I: unrelated to remedial purpose. Either/Both: add unneeded premises. Neither: overlooks the basic expectation that compensation can soothe public sentiment.

Common Pitfalls:Confusing remedial policy (compensation) with deterrence or prevention.

Final Answer:Only assumption II is implicit.