Question

1 multiple choice 1 point public opinion polls
○ give exact guidance on how policy makers should act.
○ provide information that sets a limit on government actions.
○ over time, push policymakers to change their position on most issues.
○ are helpful to policymakers because they transmit the public’s clear opinion on every issue.
○ all of the above are true.
2 multiple choice 1 point why are social policies controversial?
○ they require people to accept the authority of the government.
● they require government to balance the rights and liberties of different groups.
○ they require the government to increase spending.
○ they require a decrease in regulations and laws.
3 multiple choice 1 point those are the two methods that citizens use to form an opinion about an issue or candidate.
○ canvasing the district and conducting research
○ rely on heuristics and conduct research
○ conduct research and interact with other voters
○ conduct polls and use heuristics

Explanation:

Question 1

• Option 1: Public opinion polls don't give exact guidance as opinions are diverse and not prescriptive.
• Option 2: They provide info on public preferences, which can limit what government does (e.g., if public opposes a policy, gov may avoid it). This is correct.
• Option 3: Polls don't necessarily push policymakers to change positions on most issues; many factors influence policy.
• Option 4: Public opinion on issues isn't always clear, and polls reflect varying views, not a single clear opinion.
• Option 5: Since others are wrong, this is wrong.

• Option 1: Social policies aren't about accepting government authority; they're about social issues (welfare, rights, etc.).
• Option 2: Social policies involve balancing rights (e.g., LGBTQ+ rights vs religious freedom, or minority rights vs majority interests), leading to controversy. This is correct.
• Option 3: Not all social policies require increased spending (e.g., some regulatory policies).
• Option 4: Social policies often involve regulations (e.g., anti - discrimination laws), not decreasing them.

• Option 1: Canvasing the district is more for candidates, not citizens forming opinions.
• Option 2: Citizens often use heuristics (mental shortcuts, like party affiliation as a guide) and conduct research (e.g., reading about an issue) to form opinions. This is correct.
• Option 3: Interacting with other voters is part of social influence, but the main methods are heuristics and research.
• Option 4: Conducting polls is more for organizations, not individual citizens forming opinions.

Answer:

B. provide information that sets a limit on government actions.

Question 2