SAT Question 129089b5: Transitions answer and explanation

English - Transitions - Addition Or Continuation
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In 1933, the Twentieth Amendment to the US Constitution was ratified. The amendment mandates that presidential inaugurations be held on January 20, approximately ten weeks after the November election. ______ this amendment requires newly elected US senators and representatives to be sworn into their respective offices on January 3.
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Difficulty:Medium
Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?