The Patterns of Public Opinion with Regard to the National

question 30

Multiple Choice

The patterns of public opinion with regard to the National Anthem controversy illustrate that ______.

• A) Americans hold clear and well-defined opinions opposing the use of torture
• B) Americans hold clear and well-defined opinions supporting torture if it would protect the country from a terrorist attack
• C) the opinions most people hold on political issues rely heavily on cues and signals the leaders of their preferred party send on the issues
• D) most Americans are well-versed on major issues, and while they consider the cues from party leaders, they generally make up their own minds based on the facts

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