For elite democrats, public opinionA) forms the basis of rational public policy.B) is the product of deliberation and a wide variety of information.C) should not be influential because most people are generally irrational and uninformed.D) can safely be ignored.

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Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Elite democrats often believe that the general public lacks the necessary information and rationality to make informed decisions, so public opinion should not heavily influence policy-making.

For elite democrats, public opinion

A) forms the basis of rational public policy.
B) is the product of deliberation and a wide variety of information.
C) should not be influential because most people are generally irrational and uninformed.
D) can safely be ignored.

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