These days, it can seem like public opinion has been forgotten by Washington, D.C., but politicians do seek to appease their constituents. They also look to harness the power of public opinion and manipulate it for their own policy goals. Sometimes, this means ignoring voters in favor of expert advice, but other times it means entering an undesirable war or pushing through unwanted legislation.
How do you feel about the current state of American politics? Do you see politicians as loyal representatives of the American people, or are they experienced policy-makers who should have our trust?
Take our quiz to see where you fit on the spectrum!
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Alexandra Pauley is a social impact consultant and media effects expert. After earning her PhD in political science in 2021, Alexandra left academia to share her hard-earned expertise on media effects, social impact, and news bias with the public. As a social impact consultant, she works with businesses, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs to align their intentions and messaging with real-world social impact.
Alexandra also specializes in entertainment media effects and offers editing assessments for novels, screenplays, and teleplays.
