The opinion of the general public tends to have little impact on government decision making because __________.
A)corporate propaganda skews the results
B)opinion surveys tend to show widely variable results
C)elected officials know that they will not be held accountable for their actions
D)indifference and fragmentation make it difficult to discern what the public truly thinks

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Indifference and fragmentation among the public make it difficult to discern a clear consensus or mandate from the public. Additionally, elected officials may prioritize their own interests or those of the political parties over public opinion, particularly if they believe they will not be held accountable by voters. While corporate propaganda and variable survey results can also be factors, they are not the primary reason for the limited impact of public opinion on government decisions.

The Opinion of the General Public Tends to Have Little