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R Is Gov Respo= nsive to Public Opinion

Tue= sday, May 26, 2009

5:4= 5 PM

Hard to answer= qu

 

Public policy generally changes on response to public opinion

But perhaps opinion changes to reflect the new policy

 

Those who vote= often differ from general public

 

Intensity of o= ption often matters (abortion)

 

Often the vari= ous reflections of public opinion do not agree

Often a compromise

 

Public opinion= may not be the best course

Founders insolated the country from public opinion

 

 

Perhaps too mu= ch attention is paid

When public opinion is divided, gridlock

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R Is Gov Respo= nsive to Public Opinion

Tue= sday, May 26, 2009

5:4= 5 PM

Hard to answer= qu

 

Public policy generally changes on response to public opinion

But perhaps opinion changes to reflect the new policy

 

Those who vote= often differ from general public

 

Intensity of o= ption often matters (abortion)

 

Often the vari= ous reflections of public opinion do not agree

Often a compromise

 

Public opinion= may not be the best course

Founders insolated the country from public opinion

 

 

Perhaps too mu= ch attention is paid

When public opinion is divided, gridlock