Question

why is public opinion so important in a democracy?​

Answer 1

Answer:

According to Robert Shapiro, public opinion and policy-making are fundamental to a democracy, which is linked to electoral accountability, meaning that the leader who was elected "will not deviate far from voters' opinion".

Answer 2

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• Public opinion guides government action, influences public policy, gives feedback to politicians. It gives self rule in democracy.