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CLEP US Government

Category - Public Opinion

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Polls and in-depth interviews of Americans show that most citizens interpret a political issue according to:
  1. The impact on themselves or their families
  2. Concepts of global justice
  3. The good of the nation
  4. Equality and fairness
  5. The opinions of their friends
Explanation
Answer: A - Most Americans look at their own life situations while thinking about political issues. If, for example, someone just did their taxes, they are very likely to think that taxes are too high. This creates a dilemma for policymakers who seek to do what is best for the country as a whole but risk losing elections if they don’t appeal to the individual concerns of voters.
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