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What are seven sources that public officials use to determine public opinion?
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What factors limit the influence of public opinion on the policy choices of government officials?
Influence on public opinion can be limited by how informed voters are. Even though what the people think is heard, officials do not take it as a final decision. As a nation we trust elected officials to make the right choice. Americans can also have opinions that are against the truths of an issue. For example, environmentalists pay closer attention to laws that affect our environment.
What is ideas and attitudes that most people hold about elected officials and political issues?
public opinion
What is the purpose of opinion polls?
To give insight on the likely outcome. Also to help determine the public opinion.
Why are government officials interested in public opinion?
Because the opinions of the people will affect the public officials' careers and help then know how to help the people they serve.
Which activity is helpful to both public officials and interest groups?
working for the election of sympathetic public officials
How does public opinion relate to public officials?
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Which form of government do public officials make decisions based upon public opinion?
Monarchy
What do public officials do with public opinion polls?
Opinion polls are an attempt to accurately measure the opinion of the public on an issue. They vary in quality depending on how and when they are taken and the questions they ask. Officials use them to help guide their decisions and please the public. Sometimes they use them to justfy their decisions. In this case, the questions are usually slanted to produce the answer they want.
What factors limit the influence of public opinion on the policy choices of government officials?
Influence on public opinion can be limited by how informed voters are. Even though what the people think is heard, officials do not take it as a final decision. As a nation we trust elected officials to make the right choice. Americans can also have opinions that are against the truths of an issue. For example, environmentalists pay closer attention to laws that affect our environment.
How does Australia determine its officials?
Australia's officials are appointed by the public service who are appointed by the government under the rules of the constitution.
What is ideas and attitudes that most people hold about elected officials and political issues?
public opinion
What is the purpose of opinion polls?
To give insight on the likely outcome. Also to help determine the public opinion.
Sources of American public opinion include?
mass media, religious, heritage, schools, family
Why are government officials interested in public opinion?
Because the opinions of the people will affect the public officials' careers and help then know how to help the people they serve.
Why are many interesting in learning the content of public opinion?
Public opinion is very important in election campaigns world wide. Candidates and public office holders want to see how the public feels about certain policy and political issues. Often times public opinion (as taken by private polls ) helps determine public policy.
How are officials selected in a democracy?
Officials are voted on by the public or appointed by other officials who are themselves appointed by the public.
Of the following terms, which best defines a public election run by government officials to determine which candidate will represent the party?
primary
