Public Opinion
Government · 50 practice questions
Meaning, formation and measurement of public opinion; its functions and limitations.
- Compare methods of assessing public opinion.
- Assess its functions and analyse its limitations.
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- Practice question 1
Confirmation bias and filter bubbles are considered relevant concerns for democratic governance because they may contribute to
- A.Increased political polarization and difficulty reaching common ground on public issues
- B.Greater mutual understanding and consensus across political divides
- C.Complete elimination of political disagreement
- D.Universal agreement on all policy matters
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A. Increased political polarization and difficulty reaching common ground on public issues
These phenomena may contribute to political polarization and reduced ability to reach common ground.
- Practice question 2
The agenda-setting role of media is an important consideration in the study of public opinion because it highlights how
- A.Public opinion has no connection to information sources
- B.Public opinion forms in a vacuum with no external influence
- C.Public opinion never changes regardless of information
- D.Media coverage patterns can shape which issues the public considers salient
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D. Media coverage patterns can shape which issues the public considers salient
This highlights how media coverage patterns can shape which issues the public considers salient.
- Practice question 3
The broader, general views held by the ordinary population on political issues are often referred to as
- A.Diplomatic opinion
- B.Mass (public) opinion
- C.Elite opinion
- D.Judicial opinion
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B. Mass (public) opinion
Mass (public) opinion refers to the broader views held by the ordinary population.
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