Beginning with the work of Karl Marx, scholars have treated social class as an important factor in public opinion.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Why might leading early in the polls be crucial to a politician running for office?
A) Those who trail in the early polls statistically get more contributions, more news coverage,
and thus more supporters over the course of the campaign.
B) Those who lead in the early polls get fewer contributions, but they receive more news
coverage, and thus more supporters.
C) Those who trail in the early polls get more contributions, but less news coverage, and a
middle-range number of supporters.
D) Those who lead in the early polls get more contributions, more news coverage, and thus more
supporters
How is the influence of exit polls related to the U.S. presidential vote, in comparison to the House or state legislatures?
A) Immense evidence has been found that exit polls influence the U.S. presidential vote, as well
as influencing other contests for the House, Senate, or state legislatures.
B) No evidence has been found that exit polls influence the U.S. presidential vote, and they are
though not to influence other contests for the House, Senate, or state legislatures either.
C) No evidence has been found that exit polls influence the U.S. presidential vote, but they might
influence other contests for the House, Senate, or state legislatures.
D) Some evidence has been found that exit polls influence the U.S. presidential vote, but have
been proven not to influence other contests for the House, Senate, or state legislatures.
There is no __________ to control(ling) the broadcasting of polls.
A) constitutionally legal way, to date
B) desire among citizens
C) way, at all
D) benefit
Not only can polls keep track of public opinion, they can also __________.
A) alienate politicians
B) encourage people to run for office
C) cancel out public opinion
D) craft public opinion
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