I will mark Brainliest to the first person to get them all right!!! Answer ASAP please.

What is the correct definition of public opinion?

A.)the belief that the public deserves to be the guiding force in American society

B.)the feelings and thoughts that people have about a person or issue

C.)the desire of public figures to enjoy and maintain their privacy

D.)the opinion that an individual has about the American public


What are the main sources of public opinion?

Choose all answers that are correct.

A.) Interest groups, which include organizations whose goal is to convince others to agree with their views

B.)Historical realities, including all relevant social and economic developments of the past century

C.) Personal background, including one’s age, gender, race, religion, and socioeconomic status

D.)mass media, which includes several different means of communication that can reach many people


What is the correct definition of opinion polls?

A.) graphic representations of how the nation’s leaders feel about the most pressing issues of the day

B.) surveys that ask people questions about specific topics, issues, or individuals

C.) reports delivered by public officials stating their opinions and reasons for holding them

D.) elections in which citizens vote based on their personal feelings rather than a candidate’s qualifications


How do public officials use opinion polls?

A.) to gauge the public’s level of support for a new government program

B.) to formally introduce legislation in local and state chambers

C.) to determine which candidates won in recent state or federal elections

D.) to convince members of the public to participate in the democratic process


Which statement about opinion polls is true?

A.) They can force officials to be honest with the public, but they can also reveal individuals’ private financial information.

B.) They can allow officials to avoid the hassle and expense of the election process, but they can also stifle public debate on important issues.

C.) They can prevent officials from making any mistakes, but they can also nullify or cancel important legislation and necessary government programs.

D.) They can help officials gather useful feedback on specific issues, but they can also influence officials to focus too much on pleasing the public.