Writing more than one hundred years ago, James Bryce, a noted observer of U.S. politics, contended that which of the following is/are "the greatest source of power" in the United States?

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Bryce argued in his book "The American Commonwealth" that public opinion was "the greatest source of power" in the United States. He believed that elected officials ultimately had to respond to and reflect the views of the majority of citizens in order to remain in power. While other factors such as the media, Congress, the president, and political parties may also play important roles in shaping politics and policy, Bryce saw public opinion as the most pivotal force in American democracy.

Writing More Than One Hundred Years Ago, James Bryce, a Noted