Which of the Following Best Describes How Federal Policies Regarding

question 65

Multiple Choice

 Which of the following best describes how federal policies regarding civil rights and environmental protection came about? 

• A) They were enacted due to overwhelming public opinion against the wishes of the political elite. 
• B) They were demanded by well-educated, politically active people, then found popular by the general public.  
• C) They were enacted due to pressure from interest groups against the wishes of the public. 
• D) They were enacted due to pressure from a moderately sized group of politically active citizens against the wishes of interest groups. 
• E) None of these are correct.