Representative governments around the world pay attention to public opinion because of the following factors except
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protection of the government from media scrutiny
- indication of government in good standing with the people
- provision of feedback on implementation of government policies
- national security concerns
The correct answer is: A
Explanation
Governments typically monitor public opinion to gauge their standing with the people, receive feedback on policy implementation and address national security concerns but the protection from media scrutiny is not a primary reason for paying attention to public opinion.