The Influence of Mass Publics on Foreign Policy Can Be

question 31

Multiple Choice

The influence of mass publics on foreign policy can be explained by which of the following?

• A) Masses and elites act the same because they share common psychological and biological traits.
• B) Masses' attitudes and opinions about international relations are always the same as elites'.
• C) Masses can profoundly impact international relations only when they act through formal institutions.
• D) Elites ignore the opinions of the mass public.
• E) Mass publics only elect people that they agree with on foreign policy issues.

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