You Are Discussing the Implications of Leading Questions in Opinion

question 53

Multiple Choice

You are discussing the implications of leading questions in opinion polling research in your American government class. At the end of the discussion, you are asked to construct a leading question. Which of the following questions is the class likely to agree is leading?

• A) How much of a role, if any, do you think the government should have in trying to improve the social and economic position of minority groups in this country-a major role, a minor role, or no role at all?
• B) Do you think that Americans should be able to make their own health care decisions?
• C) If your library offered e-books for downloading to mobile devices, would you be very likely, somewhat likely, not too likely, or not at all likely to use this resource?
• D) How often do you agree with the political positions of your congressional representative-always, almost always, most of the time, only sometimes, or never?
• E) How many times have you used an automated teller machine in the last month?

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Definitions:

Religious Freedom

is the principle that supports the freedom of an individual or community to practice any religion they choose, or none at all, without government interference.

Deists

People who believe in deism, a philosophical position that posits the existence of a God or supreme being but denies religion-based revelations, emphasizing reason and the observation of the natural world.

Religious Denominations

Organized groups within a larger faith tradition, each with its own specific practices, doctrines, and identity.

Land Ownership

The legal right or title someone holds to a portion of land, allowing them to use, manage, and distribute the land as they see fit.