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American Public Opinion and Political Science Research Quiz

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Which group of people rely on public opinion polls to assess the views of Americans?

Political scientists

Candidates running for office

Members of Congress

All of the above (correct)

What is the most reliable way to assess public opinion according to the text?

Holding town hall meetings

Reading constituents' letters and emails

Scientific polling (correct)

Reviewing surveys conducted in states or districts

What type of poll is often used by a political campaign before a potential candidate has declared their intentions?

Benchmark polls (correct)

Tracking polls

Straw polls

Exit polls

Which type of poll is conducted outside polling places on election day to publicly predict the outcome of the election after the polls close?

Entrance polls Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of tracking polls during an election?

To track issues and how a candidate is faring with voters Signup and view all the answers

What are presidential approval polls used to gauge?

Approval of the president's job performance Signup and view all the answers

What factors can lead to changes in presidential approval ratings?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about poll results on emotional issues like abortion and affirmative action?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

How did the order of the questions impact the poll results on President George W Bush's performance in 2002?

The president's approval decreased when people were asked about the state of the country first Signup and view all the answers

What did researchers find about respondents' views on abortion depending on how the question was framed?

Respondents were more likely to support abortion when the question emphasized certain conditions Signup and view all the answers