All in all, public opinion usually influences the bureaucracy
A) directly through public hearings.
B) directly through responsiveness to government programs.
C) indirectly through interest groups.
D) indirectly through Congress and the president.
E) indirectly through the courts.

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Public opinion influences the bureaucracy indirectly through Congress and the president. These elected officials are held accountable by the public, and therefore the bureaucracy is compelled to respond to the priorities and concerns of the people through the policies and programs created by Congress and the president.

All in All, Public Opinion Usually Influences the Bureaucracy