Which of the Following Is NOT True of Public Opinion

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of public opinion polls?

• A) They have become an important method for gauging public opinion.
• B) They provide information that elected leaders use in making public policy.
• C) They provide an important way for public sentiment to influence public policy.
• D) They have become the centerpiece for elections in the shaping of political strategy.
• E) They are the only means of expressing public opinion.

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Definitions:

Perfectly Inelastic

A demand situation where the quantity demanded does not change regardless of the price level.

Excise Tax

is a tax directly levied on certain goods, services, or activities, often with the intent to reduce their consumption or generate revenue.

Market Price

The current price at which a good or service can be bought or sold in a given market, reflecting supply and demand dynamics.

Tax Revenue

The wealth gathered by governments by imposing taxes.