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Does Your
Vote Matter?

The Determinants of Policy

Now it is time to explore the idea of political power. Who actually determines public policy? Between political parties, individual citizens, corporations, interest groups, and unions, there are many potential determinants, but a recent Princeton study representing 50 years of empirical evidence suggests a more narrow answer to this question. The following video presents a summary of the study with additional conclusions regarding Americans’  ability to influence politics.