Which of the following would offer a reason why government leaders should pay attention to public opinion?
a. The public is extremely well informed and usually knows what's best for the country.
b. Incumbents who base most of their decisions on public opinion stand a better chance of getting reelected.
c. People lose trust in government when their leaders fail to adequately represent public opinion.
d. In a representative democracy, national leaders make decisions to promote the public good.