The 2008 U

question 42

Multiple Choice

The 2008 U.S.financial bailouts were met with public opposition despite the fact that they staved off a depression and were being repaid.This illustrates that __________.

• A)opinion polls have no impact on government decisions
• B)elected officials often misunderstand what opinion polls show
• C)mass opinion should play a greater role in economic policy making
• D)the public is often swayed by emotional rather than rational considerations

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Definitions:

Middle Ear

Of the mammalian ear, region that contains the eardrum and the tiny bones that transfer sound to the inner ear.

Tiny Bones

Small skeletal elements, often found in the ear, that contribute to functions such as hearing and balance.

Functionally Connected

Term describing parts of a system that work together to perform a particular function.

Malleus

A small bone in the middle ear that transmits sound vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear, also known as the hammer.