How was the event of 1971, in which President Nixon announced that he would be the first president to visit China, a positive example of governments creating the public opinion they desire?
A) Americans actively protested.
B) Americans supported the decision.
C) Americans supported the decision until trip became an embarrassment.
D) Americans supported the President, but not the trip.
B
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A. grassroots caucuses B. campaign financing C. independent leaners D. active partisans
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