Consider the following example of a polling question:
"Has Representative Smith underestimated the economic and security threat posed by China to America?" Do you think it is neutrally worded? Why or why not? If not, rewrite the question so that the language of the question is neutral.
What will be an ideal response?
An ideal response will:
1, Explain whether this polling question is neutral, using specific words or phrases from the question.
2, Define neutral and nonneutral polling questions.
3, Explain the significance of neutral questions for understanding public opinion.
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When does ballot fatigue occur?
a. When someone claims they are too tired or busy to go to their polling place. b. When someone is tired of both of the opposing candidates for a given office and does not vote for either of them. c. When someone votes on the whole of a long ballot and becomes weary of the process of voting. d. When someone votes for the top or important ballot positions and stops voting before getting to the bottom of a long ballot.
This is the most important source of media power
a. agenda setting b. interpreting c. newsmaking d. agenda control
Surveys gather information on people's attitudes, opinions, and behaviors
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
According to your text, a governor's ability to influence the making and executing of government policy depends largely on
A) his or her ability to utilize the tools of persuasion. B) the number of contacts he or she has with influential interest groups. C) how popular he or she is with the voting public. D) the amount of prior experience he or she has had as a legislator.