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:

Science-Based Recommendations

Advice or guidelines developed through scientific research and analysis.

Biophilia

The inherent human inclination to affiliate with nature and living organisms, theorized to be a fundamental aspect of human nature.

E.O. Wilson

A renowned biologist and researcher known for his work on biodiversity and the concept of biophilia, emphasizing the interconnectedness of all living things.

Natural World

Refers to the physical world and everything in it, such as plants, animals, mountains, oceans, and stars, as opposed to human creations or the virtual world.