The Authors of Struggle for Democracy Conclude That

question 218

Multiple Choice

The authors of Struggle for Democracy conclude that

• A) lack of detailed knowledge does not mean that public opinion is unstable or irrelevant.
• B) public opinion, as a whole, is unstable and irrelevant.
• C) the percentage of Americans that favor a particular policy fluctuates tremendously over time.
• D) public opinion is unrelated to public policy, so it matters little if people know much about politics.
• E) public opinion is difficult to understand and, thus, should not be followed by governmental officials.

---

Definitions:

Organic Compound

A compound consisting of a backbone made up of carbon atoms.

Inorganic Compound

A simple substance that does not contain a carbon backbone.

Carbon

Carbon is a chemical element with symbol C and atomic number 6, essential to life on Earth, forming a vast number of compounds including fossil fuels and DNA.

Valence Electrons

The electrons in the outer electron shell, known as the valence shell, of an atom; in the formation of a chemical bond, an atom can accept electrons into its valence shell or donate or share valence electrons.