How can public opinion play its assigned role in democratic politics if large segments of the public are politically ignorant or hold inconsistent views?
a. It perfectly matches the political system of the United States where separated institutions share political power.
b. It is consistent with the expectations of the Framers who wanted to temper public opinion as much as possible.
c. There are a variety of formal and informal political institutions that give public opinion shape and force.
d. While many of the public are politically ignorant or hold inconsistent views, they are capable of sending clear signals on issues of local importance.
c. There are a variety of formal and informal political institutions that give public opinion shape and force.
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