That Lawmakers Often End Up Passing What the Public Seems

That lawmakers often end up passing what the public seems to support, at least as shown through surveys, does not necessarily mean that the will of the people consistently influences what Congress does.This is because:

A) lawmakers are more influenced by campaign contributions from interest groups and wealthy individuals.
B) most citizens do not have strong policy preferences and lack knowledge about issues or government.
C) elected officials consistently manipulate Americans into supporting policies that they and other national elites support.
D) media and survey firms often manipulate opinion polling results through question wording and survey design.