Political Scientist V

question 73

Multiple Choice

Political scientist V. O. Key was more specific in his definition of public opinion when he described it as, _______________

• A) "the measure of guaranteed success."
• B) "collective opinions that are dangerous for a politician to follow."
• C) "inaccurate results of inaccurate ideology."
• D) "those opinions held by private persons which government finds it prudent to heed."
• E) "the general feeling of the American public that is actually irrelevant to a government policymaker."

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Definitions:

Synergistic Benefits

The advantages or positive outcomes that arise when two or more entities (such as companies or processes) combine or interact, leading to a result that is greater than the sum of their separate effects.

Closely Held Firm

A business entity where a small group of shareholders hold a majority of the ownership and it's not publicly traded.

Stabilize Earnings

Efforts or strategies used by businesses to maintain consistent and predictable profit levels despite market fluctuations.

Federal Outlays

Government spending funded by the federal budget, including spending on defense, education, public works, and social programs.