VOTING
What will be an ideal response?
Voter turnout increases directly with employment status and wealth, level of education, and age.
Average rates of voter turnout in the United States compare unfavorably to rates in other democracies.
Voter turnout and interest is especially low among young people
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Which of the following statements best captures the Framers' attitude toward public opinion?
A. Government functioned best when the common people combined in "factions" (or political parties) to lobby to put their public opinions into effect. B. Government functioned best when its officials remained indifferent to public opinion. C. Public opinion was the best guide to government policy. D. Public opinion was to be regarded with suspicion but must not be ignored. E. Government functioned best when common people had a variety of means to express their political opinions directly and frequently.