Which statement explains why public opinion is an important consideration for both democratic and authoritarian governments?

a. Public opinion provides leaders with smart policy ideas.
b. Manipulating public opinion is necessary to maintain social control.
c. Every society needs to have uniformity of public opinion to remain strong.
d. Strong public dissent can lead to an electoral defeat or the collapse of the regime.


d

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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