Why is public opinion central to America's system of government?
A) ?The constitution requires a majority of the public to approve legislation.
B) ?Representatives must vote according to the majority opinion of their constituents.
C) ?America has a democratic type of government and public opinion can influence government decision making.
D) ?The First Amendment requires Congress to listen to the "speech" of the people.
E) ?Public opinion does not play a role in America's system of government.
C
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How might presidents use their powers of persuasion in the legislative process?
A. in leading public opinion to support their policy agendas B. through the withholding of funds to prevent the implementation of specific laws C. in leading public opinion to support signing statements on key pieces of legislation D. in selecting majority and minority leaders in Congress
Congress generally reflects the gender and ethnic ratios of the population
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Over the last 40 years, state courts have increasingly become a forum for disputes over individual rights lawsuits filed under the provisions of state constitutions
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
The danger of majority tyranny in a democracy most likely would result from ______.
a. majority rule without the tempering influence of debate and discussion b. the growing influence of the media c. the tendency of citizens to vote emotionally in elections d. too many procedural restraints on Congress e. an uninformed public