One national study found that the strongest influence on public policy was the opinion of
A) business interest groups.
B) the disenfranchised.
C) the affluent.
D) average citizens.
Question 2
What was Walter Lippman's primary argument concerning public opinion and politics?
A) Voting should be left to those who demonstrate a willingness to serve.
B) Americans are highly capable and are willing to seek the information necessary to make an informed voter choice.
C) Voters in certain regions lack the ability or desire to effectively learn about the issues to make an informed choice.
D) Only those who have a formal education should be allowed to vote.
E) The public lacks the necessary knowledge for their opinions to provide value.