What is the central paradox surrounding voters and their elected leaders?
A) Most people don't vote, so leaders pay their greatest attention to interest group demands,
rather than to the demands of ordinary voters.
B) Voters elect leaders, but leaders pay their greatest attention to interest group demands, rather
than to the demands of ordinary voters.
C) Voters attempt to elect leaders, but are usually disappointed to find their candidate loses; the
winning candidate pays their greatest attention to interest group demands, rather than to the
demands of ordinary voters.
D) Voters elect leaders, and accordingly leaders pay their greatest attention to ordinary voters,
rather than to the demands of their fellow office-holders.
B
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