Card 70 / 123: Which of the following is NOT a way that public opinion is important in a representative democracy?
A) It helps the public become more informed and educated about policy issues.
B) Leaders can take public opinion into account when making laws and formulating policy.
C) Leaders often monitor the public pulse when making policy decisions, especially when they face an election campaign.
D) It provides a mechanism for presenting the views of the mass public to government leaders who are making decisions that will affect society.
E) It helps to identify and illuminate high-intensity issues among voters.

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