Which of the Following Is the Best Explanation for Situations

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best explanation for situations when government policy runs counter to public opinion?

• A) It happens when there is no public consensus on what government should do.
• B) It happens when politicians take money from special interests.
• C) It happens when politicians stay in office for many years and become indifferent to public opinion.
• D) It happens when politicians win elections easily and become arrogant.
• E) It happens when party leaders become too powerful and can strong-arm members of Congress to vote with the party rather than with the public.

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