Based on the Ideas of Political Scientist Walter Lippmann, Why

question 110

Multiple Choice

Based on the ideas of political scientist Walter Lippmann, why is it important for the public to be informed about politics?

• A) An uninformed public means that public opinion generally lacks any real value.
• B) In order to have access to the right to vote, a person must demonstrate an understanding of politics.
• C) Elected officials only pay attention to the opinions of those who are informed about politics.
• D) Voters cannot confidently cast a vote if they do not know who or what they are voting for.

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Player B

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