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Which statement about opinion polls is most accurate?
opinion polls have been around longer than social media opinion polls can influence how citizens vote
How are political polls taken and used?
Straw polls, telephone polls, online polls, tracking polls, exit polls and expert insights are method of taking political polls. Polls are used to gauge the opinion of the public on specific issues or to measure the general political mood.
Name some mistakes people make in taking opinion polls?
People make many mistakes while taking opinion polls. The of the biggest mistakes is making the question or questions too vague.
What kind of primaries do most states conduct?
"Most states conduct CLOSED primaries, in which participation is limited to voters registered or declared at the polls as members of the party whose primary is being held" (Thomas E. Patterson, "The American Democracy", Textbook 8th ed., p. 227, emphasis added)
The advantages and disadvantages of opinion polls relating to political elections?
Opinion polls relating to political elections are advantageous because they can give insight into public opinions of the candidates. They are disadvantageous because they poll only select groups and do not always give an accurate portrayal of true public opinion.
