Which of the Following Is a Reason That Foreign Policy

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason that foreign policy making does not always mirror public opinion?

• A) Political knowledge of international affairs among the public is low.
• B) It is difficult to get news and information on foreign affairs.
• C) Most administrations shift their foreign policy positions so frequently that the public simply cannot keep up with the changes.
• D) Polling agencies reporting to politicians are often incorrect and biased.
• E) Elected officials rarely care or bother to listen to public opinion.

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Definitions:

Antecedent

The first part of a conditional statement, the "if" portion, which if true leads to the consequence.

Disjunctive Premise

A premise in a logical argument that presents two or more alternatives, but only one needs to be true to support the conclusion.

Conclusion

The end or finish of an argument or process, in logic specifically, it is the statement that logically follows from the premises.

Hypothetical Proposition

A hypothetical proposition is a statement of a conditional relationship, expressing what could be the case if a specific condition is met; it often takes the form of "if-then" statements.