Which of the following is a simple definition of public opinion proposed by the political scientist V. O. Key Jr.?

a. “Something that can never be determined in a pluralist society”
b. “Policy positions determined primarily by the media and political elites”
c. “Nothing more than the outcome of elections”
d. “Those opinions held by private persons which governments find it prudent to heed”


d. “Those opinions held by private persons which governments find it prudent to heed”

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a. nonexclusive spheres of sovereignty b. mutually exclusive spheres of sovereignty d. identical spheres of sovereignty d. one sphere of sovereignty

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The unequal treatment of women is exclusively a problem in developing countries

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Identify the American state that gave managers great control over employee hiring and firing by adopting personnel system reforms

A. South Carolina B. Texas C. Vermont D. Florida E. Nebraska

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