The “consent of the governed,” which is demanded in the Declaration…

Question Answered step-by-step The “consent of the governed,” which is demanded in the Declaration… The “consent of the governed,” which is demanded in the Declaration of Independence, is critical for the functioning of a democracy. We expect government to pay attention to the people. But whose opinion gets represented in public policy, particularly on issues, such as gun rights and gun control, where there are strong divides among the public? Research shows that public opinion does indeed have a significant impact on public policy. But there are debates among scholars about whether the public is sufficiently informed about politics, as well as whether elected officials represent the interests of all Americans or only some Americans.Take a position:Do you agree that the public is informed enough about politics to a level that constitutes the democratic ideal of “consent of the governed”?As you develop your argument, answer the following question(s): Why do demographic factors matter when it comes to public opinion? What kind of differences in opinion do you find and why?  Why does it seem as though public opinion is becoming increasingly polarized within the nation? Do race and ethnicity play a role? Technology and social media? Examine these ideas individually and together. Reflecting on your own attitudes, positions, or beliefs, where do you think they originated from and why did that influence/change your beliefs? make sure to demonstrates clear evidence of reflection on and synthesis with at least three references to relevant textbook This is the link to the textbook. You are goanna have to download before you can use the link  https://cos.instructure.com/files/3015638/download?download_frd=1&verifier=Re33NBRkGMIMoTCnRA867pxfPm4v0ueKGVHfln2D   Social Science Political Science POLS 005 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)