Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Relationship Between

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between public opinion and government policy?

• A)Public opinion always shifts in opposition to government policy once the policy has been implemented.
• B)Public opinion always shifts in favor of government policy once the policy has been implemented.
• C)Shifts in public opinion always lead to changes in government policy.
• D)Although there is no one-to-one correlation between public opinion and government policy, shifts in public opinion on particular issues frequently lead to changes in government policy.

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Definitions:

Framing

Decisions are affected by how choices are described, for example, whether uncertainty is posed as potential gains from a low baseline level, or as losses from a higher baseline value.

Potential Gains

The anticipated positive returns from an investment or venture, before accounting for expenses or losses.

Potential Losses

Refers to the maximum amount of money that can be lost in an investment or a portfolio of investments.

Information Processing Errors

Mistakes made in evaluating, interpreting, or remembering information, often affecting decision-making and judgments.