单选题 We believe that ______ recent changes in state laws, the majority vote standard is now in the best interests of the company and its shareholders.

A、 due to
B、 whereas
C、 otherwise
D、 instead of

【正确答案】 A

【答案解析】recent changes in state laws是名词短语，因此横线处应填入介词。先排除备选答案中的非介词选项(B)whereas和(C)otherwise。recent changes in state laws是the majority vote standard is...的原因，故选(A)due to。