Question

1. how can personal contacts affect public opinion?

a) by providing entertainment
b) through the sharing of diverse perspectives
c) by increasing apathy
d) by limiting discussions

1. why might public opinion not always influence elected officials?

a) officials may prioritize party allegiance
b) public opinion is always correct
c) elected officials have no access to polling data
d) public opinion is irrelevant

1. which of the following is not a step in the polling process?

a) defining the universe
b) conducting a political rally
c) preparing valid questions
d) analyzing results

Explanation:

Question 7:

Personal contacts can affect public opinion by sharing diverse perspectives, which can shape how individuals think about various issues. Entertainment from personal contacts is not the main way to affect public - opinion, increasing apathy and limiting discussions would not positively affect public opinion.

Question 8:

Elected officials may prioritize party allegiance over public opinion. Public opinion is not always correct, elected officials usually have access to polling data, and public opinion is not irrelevant.

Question 9:

Defining the universe (the group to be surveyed), preparing valid questions, and analyzing results are all steps in the polling process. Conducting a political rally is an event for campaigning, not a step in polling.

Answer:

1. B) Through the sharing of diverse perspectives
2. A) Officials may prioritize party allegiance
3. B) Conducting a political rally