Question

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Which statement describes a drawback of public opinion polls?

A)They can force members of the public to reveal sensitive private information and personal beliefs.

B)They can shape the decisions of federal appellate court judges and justice on the Supreme Court.

C)They can take the place of elections an thereby disenfranchise citizens who do not participate in them.

D)They can influence officials to try to please the public rather than make wise decisions for the common good.

Answer 1

The correct answer is A) They can force members of the public to reveal sensitive private information and personal beliefs.

The statement that describes a drawback of public opinion polls is "They can force members of the public to reveal sensitive private information and personal beliefs."

During political campaigns, public opinion polls help the campaign team to know people's views regarding their position of the candidate or the political party, It could be in favor, against or neutral. From that information, the Director of the campaign can make decisions about what to modify the messages, the public's preferences, the position of the rivals, and try to better position its candidate in the mind of the voter.