What is an important potential drawback of “sunshine in government” reforms?
a. Deliberation is taking longer because more elected officials speak on each issue so as to increase their public profile.
b. Deliberations are more often interrupted by protests in the galleries.
c. Government may be less deliberative because lawmakers are hesitant to voice unpopular opinions.
d. The cost of maintaining the openness is rising and placing a strain on the federal budget.
e. Too many citizens are keeping up with the issues before Congress and are flooding their representatives’ offices with letters and demands.
ANS: C
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