Regarding the influence of public opinion on policy making

A. a majority of both the public and policy makers feel that public opinion should have a great deal of influence.
B. a minority of the public feel that public opinion should have a great deal of influence, while policy makers hold the opposite view.
C. a minority of both the public and policy makers feel that public opinion should have a great deal of influence.
D. a majority of the public feel that public opinion should have a great deal of influence, while policy makers hold the opposite view.
E. we don't really know what the public tends to believe.

Answer: D

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