All of the Following Are True of Public Opinion and Polls

question 33

Multiple Choice

All of the following are true of public opinion and polls except

• A) polls show that people give Congress a high rating.
• B) in 2009 and 2010, polls showed that "most important problems" in the United States were the economy and unemployment.
• C) public opinion can have an impact on government policies.
• D) public opinion can put limits on what government does.
• E) polls indicate that a majority of the public believe that public opinion should influence public policy.

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Definitions:

Assumptions

Beliefs or ideas taken for granted without proof, often forming the basis for decision-making and reasoning.

Neutral Buffer

An unbiased or impartial intermediary area or substance that mitigates the effects of extremes or facilitates the resolution of conflicts.

Direct Format

A communication style that is straightforward and clear, minimizing misunderstanding by stating information explicitly.

Delivering Bad News

The process of communicating unfavorable or disappointing information to someone in a sensitive and thoughtful manner.