Which of the following statements about public opinion is FALSE?

A. Public opinion is measured in part through the act of voting.
B. Public opinion is itself a socializing agent.
C. Public opinion is used to craft policies to help politicians gain reelection.
D. Public opinion has only recently been important to American politics.
E. Public opinion is manifested in many ways.


Answer: D

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