R Is Gov Responsive
to Public Opinion

Tuesday,
May 26, 2009

5:45 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 option
often matters (abortion)

Often the various
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 much
attention is paid

When
public opinion is divided, gridlock

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R Is Gov Responsive
to Public Opinion

Tuesday,
May 26, 2009

5:45 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 option
often matters (abortion)

Often the various
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 much
attention is paid

When
public opinion is divided, gridlock