Question

Why is participating in a group a powerful way for a person to influence government? Voting has no effect unless people in a group agree to vote for the same people. It is more fun to participate in government when you are working with others. Individuals cannot have any influence on government unless as part of a group. Elected officials are more likely to respond to issues that have many supporters

Answer 1

"Elected officials are more likely to respond to issues that have many supporters" While it is true that every vote counts, elected officials want to remain in office, and that means pleasing a majority of people either in their district or in their state.

Answer 2

Elected officials are more likely to respond to issues that have many supporters. The answer is D.