Which of the Following Statements Best Supports the Majoritarian Point

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best supports the majoritarian point of view with regard to public opinion and public policy?

• A) Public policy should be made without regard to public opinion.
• B) Public policy should reflect the will of the public conveyed through the free expression of the views of many different groups.
• C) Public policy should reflect the views of the dominant group event if it is not a majority.
• D) Public policy should reflect majority views as much as possible.
• E) Public policy should reflect the will of government officials.

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Market Values

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