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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Definitions:

Indulging Oneself

Allowing oneself the pleasure of consuming or engaging in something enjoyable without restraint.

Defence Mechanism

A psychological strategy unconsciously used by individuals to protect themselves from anxiety or to cope with reality.

Fantasy

An imaginative or fanciful work, especially one that is very far removed from reality.

Overcompensation

An excessive response or behavior in an attempt to correct a perceived weakness or fault.