When Does Public Opinion Seem to Matter the Most in Setting

question 210

Multiple Choice

When does public opinion seem to matter the most in setting government policy?

• A) when issues are highly visible to the public
• B) when issues take place during an election year
• C) when both sides of the issue are clearly drawn
• D) when the issues involve the president
• E) when the issues are tied to the economy

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