Which of the Following Statements Best Captures the Framers' Attitude

Which of the following statements best captures the Framers' attitude toward public opinion?

A) Public opinion was the best guide to government policy.
B) Public opinion was to be regarded with suspicion but must not be ignored.
C) Government functioned best when its officials remained indifferent to public opinion.
D) Government functioned best when common people had a variety of means to express their political opinions directly and frequently.
E) Government functioned best when the common people combined in "factions" (or political parties) to lobby to put their public opinions into effect.