Question ID:PT39 S2 Q9 Passage:Claude:  To introduce greater public accountability into French foreign-policy decisions, France should hold referenda on major foreign-policy issues.  Election results are too imprecise to count as a mandate, since elections are decided on multiple issues.Lorraine:  The general public, unlike people in government, is unwilling or unable to become informed about foreign-policy issues.  Therefore, the introduction of such referenda would lead to foreign-policy disaster. Stem:Which one of the following responses by Claude would, if true, most strongly counter Lorraine's objection? Correct Answer Choice:DChoice A:The mechanics of holding a referendum would not, in the computer age, pose insuperable problems. Choice B:Some of the information on which foreign-policy decisions are based comes from intelligence sources that must not be compromised by publicity. Choice C:Foreign proponents and opponents of a particular policy would attempt to sway French public opinion before a referendum. Choice D:The general public has little desire to become informed about foreign-policy issues precisely because it has little or no power to influence foreign-policy decisions. Choice E:Foreign governments friendly to France would be reluctant to share information with France if it might become public in a referendum debate.