Research into public opinion and public policy has shown that
A) every citizen has an equally strong influence over politics and public policy decisions.
B) more affluent and more educated citizens have a disproportionate influence over politics and public policy decisions.
C) less affluent and less educated citizens have a disproportionate influence over politics and public policy decisions.
D) nonvoters have a disproportionate influence over politics and public policy decisions.
E) the opinions of members of the public have no influence whatsoever over politics and public policy decisions.

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Research consistently shows that individuals with higher levels of education and income have greater access to the political system and are more likely to have their opinions and preferences reflected in public policy decisions. This phenomenon is commonly referred to as "economic inequality of participation" or "political inequality." It means that the preferences of less educated and less affluent individuals are less likely to be represented in policymaking.

Research into Public Opinion and Public Policy Has Shown That