Public Opinion and Policy Making

Easy Unit 4: Political Ideologies Public Opinion

Public opinion is often measured through surveys and polls that reflect the attitudes of a population regarding specific issues or events.

One important aspect of public opinion is how it can influence policy decisions by elected officials. Understanding which issues are most important to the public can help leaders prioritize their agendas.

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between public opinion and policy making in the United States?

Public opinion has no effect on policy making since elected officials do not consider voters' preferences.

Public opinion directly determines all policy decisions made by elected officials.

Public opinion can influence policy making, but elected officials also consider their own beliefs and party platforms.

Public opinion is only relevant during election years and does not affect policy in between elections.

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