Sometimes the president will directly address the American people to ask them to contact their senators and representatives in support of an important piece of legislation in a process called “going public.” Which of the following is a potential pitfall to this method?
a. Going public can be seen as presidential pressure, which undermines the democratic process.
b. Going public may be more effective in rallying supporters than in gaining additional support or changing minds.
c. Going public can hamper negotiation resolutions that include partisan combat.
d. Going public may be too successful in mobilizing the public without them grasping the complexity of the issue.
b. Going public may be more effective in rallying supporters than in gaining additional support or changing minds.
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