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james0929

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What role does public opinion play in shaping government policy in the United States?
 
  A) Most public opinion tends to be liberal which is in accordance with government policy.
  B) While public opinion affects the presidential nomination it does not affect the legislative process.
  C) Public opinion is generally ignored by the legislators.
  D) Public opinion has an affect on the policies adopted by government, including the judiciary.
  E) Public opinion plays a role in social policies but does not affect other types of policies.

Question 2

In Plessy v. Ferguson the Supreme Court adopted the doctrine of separate but equal to uphold laws that segregated people according to race.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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dantucker

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Reply #1 on: Jul 9, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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james0929

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Reply 2 on: Jul 9, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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:D TYSM

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