Why Should Public Opinion Matter in a Democracy,and Why Does

question 28

Essay

Why should public opinion matter in a democracy,and why does public opinion matter?

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Definitions:

Expected Proportion

The predicted likelihood of an event occurring in a specific category or group.

Dependent

In statistics, referring to a variable that is assumed to depend on or be caused by another (independent) variable.

Come-Out Roll

The initial roll of the dice in a round of craps that determines the point or results in a win or loss for bets on the "Pass" and "Don't Pass" lines.

Immediate Loss

The loss recognized or experienced without delay upon the occurrence of a specific event.