Which of the following statements about public opinion would the Founders be more likely to agree with?
a. It is better for leaders to minimize the impact of public opinion and to allow citizens to influence policymakers through elections.
b. It is better for leaders to allow citizens to influence policymakers than to maximize the impact of public opinion.
c. Too little trust in the preferences of the people diminishes the effectiveness of government.
d. Government should respond to public opinion, not shape it.
a
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a. True b. False