Which Statement Best Describes the Relationship Between Public Opinion and Government

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the relationship between public opinion and government policy?

• A)Government policy never influences public opinion because most Americans pay very little attention to politics.
• B)Public opinion always influences government policy because lawmakers are legally bound to enact the majority's preferences.
• C)The relationship between government policy and public opinion is dynamic,wherein government policy responds to public opinion but public opinion also shifts based on new government policies.
• D)Government policy almost never influences public opinion.

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Definitions:

LIFO

In the Last In, First Out method, the newest items in the inventory are the first to be sold.

Inventory Turnover

A financial ratio that measures the number of times a company sells and replaces its stock of goods during a given period, indicating efficiency in inventory management.

LIFO Reserve

The difference between the cost of inventory calculated under the Last-In, First-Out (LIFO) method and its cost calculated under the First-In, First-Out (FIFO) method.

Historical Cost

The original monetary value of an asset or investment at the time of its purchase, disregarding inflation over time.