Problem:
According to Mettler, why does the submerged state matter? A. The submerged state makes the field of public policy too complex for ordinary people to understand, which leads to lower voter registration. B. The submerged state shapes beliefs and attitudes about policy, government, other people, and their own stake in society that threaten the vitality of democracy. C. When people are unable to adequately or accurately perceive policies, they are less capable of taking advantage of all the benefits government policies make available. D. When policy is largely developed within the submerged state rather than in more visible arenas, elected officials are more likely to be successful in reform efforts.