The assumption that people in democratic countries will oppose war because they are unwilling to shoulder its human and economic costs is central to the _______________ explanation of democratic peace

Which of the following statements would support an argument for the use of public opinion polling to set public policy?

a. Americans tend to support government policies that make their economic positions worse. b. Most Americans do not know what goes on in the world. c. In a democracy, the people must have their voice heard by those in government. d. Repeated surveys of the same Americans have found that their responses to policy questions seem to change randomly.

Organizations that act to serve and promote the interests of their clients are known as ______.

a. public corporations b. independent regulatory agencies c. private bureaucracies d. clientele agencies