According to an opinion survey conducted by a reputable polling organization, the public largely opposes funding a new weapons program proposed by the Department of Defense.

The survey indicates that many members of the public oppose the weapons program. A direct way for citizens to try to influence Congress is to contact their representatives and urge them to oppose its funding. This is an example of political participation responding to public opinion; the other choices describe lawsuits, partisan criticism, or interest-group bargaining rather than individual citizens contacting elected officials.

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