Which of the Following Is Not True of Public Opinion

question 39

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:

Communication Styles

The various ways in which individuals express themselves and interpret others, often influenced by cultural, personal, and situational factors.

Assertive Communicators

Individuals who express their opinions and needs directly and respectfully, without infringing on the rights of others.

Passive-aggressive

A behavior characterized by indirect resistance to the demands of others and an avoidance of direct confrontation.

Good Definitions

Explanations or descriptions of a term or concept that are clear, precise, and encompass all essential features.