Which of the following best explains why obtaining public support for a policy helps government leaders influence political action and public policy?(1 point)
Responses
Voters are less likely to protest if they support a policy.
Voters are less likely to protest if they support a policy.
Elected officials want to take action on policy that is popular with the individuals they represent.
Elected officials want to take action on policy that is popular with the individuals they represent.
Special interest groups help influence policy for what the public supports.
Special interest groups help influence policy for what the public supports.
Bureaucrats write the details of the bill to favor the voters.
Bureaucrats write the details of the bill to favor the voters.
Elected officials want to take action on policy that is popular with the individuals they represent.
This answer best explains why obtaining public support for a policy helps government leaders influence political action and public policy. Elected officials are more likely to act on policies that have public support because they want to maintain their popularity and receive votes from their constituents.