The Public Opinion Process Starts with ________

question 19

Multiple Choice

The public opinion process starts with ________.

• A)a public and private debate
• B)an issue
• C)social action
• D)an already present mass sentiment
• E)like-minded people becoming a public

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Definitions:

Selective Incapacitation

A criminal justice policy focusing on identifying and incapacitating individuals who are deemed to be especially dangerous or high-risk.

Mass Imprisonment

The substantial increase and widespread practice of incarcerating a large portion of the population, often critiqued for its social and economic impacts.

Black Undercaste

A term referring to a societal segment that faces systemic racial discrimination and socio-economic disadvantages, often tied to the legacy of slavery and segregation.

PROTECT Bill

Legislation aimed at providing protection, often in the context of children, against exploitation and abuse, though specific details can vary by jurisdiction.