Which of the following statements about public opinion is FALSE?
A) Shifts in public opinion on particular issues do not lead to changes in public policy.
B) Elected officials are constrained to some extent by public opinion.
C) Conservative states tend to have more conservative laws.
D) Liberal states tend to have more liberal laws.
E) Public opinion is generally well informed in the United States.

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Shifts in public opinion can, in fact, lead to changes in public policy. Elected officials often have to respond to changes in public opinion in order to maintain their popularity with their constituents.

Which of the Following Statements About Public Opinion Is FALSE