Which Statement Explains Why Public Opinion Is an Important Consideration

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which statement explains why public opinion is an important consideration for both democratic and authoritarian governments?

• A)Public opinion provides leaders with smart policy ideas.
• B)Manipulating public opinion is necessary to maintain social control.
• C)Every society needs to have uniformity of public opinion to remain strong.
• D)Strong public dissent can lead to an electoral defeat or the collapse of the regime.

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