Many Scholars Use Which of the Following as a General

question 51

Multiple Choice

Many scholars use which of the following as a general definition of public opinion?

• A) The official results of an election
• B) The summation of individual opinions on any particular topic or issue
• C) The results of a Gallup opinion poll
• D) The views of elected officials as to the direction of the nation
• E) The collective political preferences of the majority of citizens

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Definitions:

Price

The sum of money needed to buy a product, service, or property.

Demand Curve

The demand curve is a graphical representation showing the relationship between the quantity of a good consumers are willing and able to purchase and its price.

Marginal Revenue

The additional income that is generated by selling one more unit of a good or service.

Competitive Market

A market in which there are many buyers and sellers, so that each has a negligible impact on the market price.