Which of the following best explains why obtaining public support for a policy helps government leaders influence political action and public policy? (1 point)

• Special interest groups help influence policy for what the public supports.
• Voters are less likely to protest if they support a policy.
• 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.

Elected officials want to take action on policy that is popular with the individuals they represent.