The Authors of the Textbook Argue That Public Opinion Matters

question 72

Multiple Choice

The authors of the textbook argue that public opinion matters because ______.

• A) it should matter
• B) the public has far more power to influence events than politicians realize
• C) the public is too knowledgeable for politicians to ignore
• D) the news media covers public opinion and thereby gives it more importance than politicians would prefer
• E) politicians and the media treat public opinion as if it matters

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Definitions:

Immediate Effect

The instant impact or outcome that follows a specific action or decision, without significant delay.

Price Floor

A government- or authority-imposed minimum price that can be charged for a good or service, intended to prevent prices from falling too low.

Market Price

The actual selling price of a good or service in the marketplace, determined by supply and demand dynamics at any given time.

Rent Controls

Government-imposed maximums on the rent that landlords can charge tenants.