When it comes to the relationship between public opinion and public policy ______.

A. studies find that the more prominent the issue, the less likely public opinion is to be influential
B. scholars have found that because elections are so important, any changes in public opinion are automatically reflected in changes in public policy
C. studies have demonstrated that public opinion significantly affected public policy in three-quarters of instances
D. the structure of the American system of government prevents public opinion from systematically affecting public policy


Answer: C

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