All of the following are true of public opinion and polls EXCEPT
A. polls show that people give Congress a high rating.
B. polls consistently give the military a high rating.
C. public opinion can have an impact on government policies.
D. public opinion can put limits on what government does.
E. polls indicate that a majority of the public believe that public opinion should influence public policy.
Answer: A
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