Which of the Following Statements About Public Opinion in America

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about public opinion in America is true?

• A) Political knowledge is fairly high in America.
• B) Citizens with low levels of knowledge are generally better able to evaluate new information and determine its relevancy to their beliefs.
• C) Citizens with high levels of knowledge are generally better able to evaluate new information to determine its relevancy to their beliefs.
• D) Almost 90 percent of Americans can name their U.S. senators and U.S. representatives.
• E) Poor Americans are vocal proponents of higher levels of social welfare spending.

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