Which of the Following Most Accurately Reflects the Relationship Between

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following most accurately reflects the relationship between policymaking and public opinion?

• A)Policymakers are not heavily influenced by public opinion.
• B)Policymakers are more influenced by insider claimsmaking when public attention is focused on the issue.
• C)Policymakers tend to be influenced by public opinion, especially on high-profile issues.
• D)Policymakers are more influenced by lobbyists than by public opinion.
• E)a and d only

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Definitions:

Speaker Attributes

Characteristics or qualities of a speaker that influence how the message is received, such as credibility, attractiveness, and authority.

Balance Theory

A psychological theory suggesting how people develop their relationships with others and objects in their environment based on cognitive consistency among triads of elements.

Unit Relation

The interconnectedness or interaction between different components or elements within a system.

Sentiment Relation

The association and connection between feelings or attitudes and how they influence behaviors or perceptions.