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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

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.

Voters are less likely to protest if they support a policy.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Elected officials want to take action on policy that is popular with the individuals they represent.

Reason: Public support gives leaders political capital and electoral incentives (legitimacy, re-election prospects), making it easier to persuade other officials and implement policy.