The role of public opinion in government today is strongly debated because ______.
A. on the one hand, we want our opinions to be heard, but on the other hand we do not want politicians to blindly follow public opinion
B. people always trust their own opinions but never the opinions of others
C. Congress listens only to a few people's opinions when crafting policy
D. politicians become beholden to special interests when they follow public opinion
Ans: A. on the one hand, we want our opinions to be heard, but on the other hand we do not want politicians to blindly follow public opinion
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