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Mimi

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Which of the following statements about government leaders and public opinion is true, based on the information presented in the What Do You Think box on this subject?
 
  a. Political experts agree, without exception, that the country would be much better off if politicians paid more attention to public opinion.
  b. Many politicians boast of their own courage and independence and of their willingness to ignore public opinion polls on major issues.
  c. Polls show that the American public believes that the country would be less well off if politicians paid more attention to public opinion.
  d. Members of Congress rarely use public opinion for their own tactical reasons.

Question 2

What is the essential link between opinion and policy?
 
  a. party affiliation
  b. personal persistence
  c. political knowledge
  d. political participation



BUTTHOL369

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: b

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d



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