Poverty levels are high in much of South Asia due to:
high populations and low economic development
Many of these developing countries are slow to grow economically due to many issues including colonialism, infrequent access to healthcare/birth control, and a history of gender inequality.
Answer:
B. Public opinion does not make public policy; rather, it restrains government officials from making truly unpopular actions/laws.
C. By voting, citizens are participating in the democratic process. Citizens vote for leaders to represent them and their ideas, and the leaders support the citizens' interests. There are two special rights only for U.S. citizens: voting in federal elections and running for federal office.
The answer is B) but if not then it's C)