The Authors of the Textbook Argue That Public Opinion Matters

The authors of the textbook argue that public opinion matters because ______.

A) it should matter
B) the public has far more power to influence events than politicians realize
C) the public is too knowledgeable for politicians to ignore
D) the news media covers public opinion and thereby gives it more importance than politicians would prefer
E) politicians and the media treat public opinion as if it matters