What was the impact of public opinion on national leaders in setting the agenda

Question: What was the impact of public opinion on national leaders in setting the agenda from 1788-1800!?
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Very little:

1!. The public was not involved AT ALL in writing the Constitution, in fact the proceedings were held in secret away from public opinion
2!. John Adams did not listen at all to the cries for war against France after the X,Y,Z, Affair!.
3!. The majority of Americans were farmers yet Hamilton's economic program favored federalists and the wealthy east coast gentry
4!. Americans had great interest in getting involved in Europe's affairs yet President Washington told Americas we were to do the exact opposite!.Www@QuestionHome@Com