Why Do Important Issues Not Make It on the Political

question 3

Multiple Choice

Why do important issues not make it on the political agenda?

• A) It doesn't warrant government attention.
• B) Special interest groups are opposed to the issue.
• C) There is no room on the agenda.
• D) All of the above.

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