Which of the Following Statements About Public Opinion in America

question 14

Multiple Choice

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

• A) The average American's political knowledge is fairly high.
• 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.

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Definitions:

Synaptic Terminal

The part of a neuron that connects to another neuron or target cell where neurotransmitters are released.

Glial Cells

Non-neuronal cells in the central and peripheral nervous system that support and protect neurons.

Presynaptic Cell

A neuron that sends a signal to a neighboring neuron at a synapse, typically by releasing neurotransmitters.

Synapse

The junction across which nerve impulses pass from one neuron to another or to a muscle or gland cell.