In the 1970s, Philip Converse used scientific surveys to research public opinion in regard to voting, and found that ________
A) ordinary citizens are generally very knowledgeable about political issues and candidates
B) a very positive and upbeat mood exists among potential voters concerning candidates and issues
C) a very high percentage of eligible voters do vote
D) ordinary citizens are ill-informed about political issues, ill-equipped to understand politics, and indecisive in how they stand on issues
E) ordinary citizens are very stable in their opinions and their votes indicate that stability
D
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