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What is the consequence of ambivalence in citizens' decision-making in the political arena?
What is the consequence of ambivalence in citizens' decision-making in the political arena?
Citizens use information shortcuts.
Why do political actors have an incentive to supply information shortcuts to the public?
Why do political actors have an incentive to supply information shortcuts to the public?
To broaden support for themselves and the policies they champion.
What is a concern regarding politicians following public opinion in decision-making?
What is a concern regarding politicians following public opinion in decision-making?
Pandering to public opinion may lead to artificiality and disingenuousness in public discourse.
How did President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Tony Blair approach the decision to disarm and depose Saddam Hussein in Iraq?
How did President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Tony Blair approach the decision to disarm and depose Saddam Hussein in Iraq?
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What is emphasized regarding the use of polling in public policy decisions?
What is emphasized regarding the use of polling in public policy decisions?
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Why do citizens use information shortcuts in making political decisions?
Why do citizens use information shortcuts in making political decisions?
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What is a potential downside of relying solely on polls to shape public policy decisions?
What is a potential downside of relying solely on polls to shape public policy decisions?
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In the context of public opinion and democratic governance, what is a concern highlighted in the text?
In the context of public opinion and democratic governance, what is a concern highlighted in the text?
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What approach can politicians take to address public concerns while going against current public preferences?
What approach can politicians take to address public concerns while going against current public preferences?
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How do politicians and interest group leaders sometimes use public opinion to serve their core supporters?
How do politicians and interest group leaders sometimes use public opinion to serve their core supporters?
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