Understanding Public Opinion Polls

What is the primary purpose of a public opinion poll?

• To influence public opinion

• To measure the public's views on various issues

• To promote a political agenda

• To entertain the public

Who typically conducts public opinion polls?

• Journalists

• Politicians

• Pollsters

• Lobbyists

Which of the following best describes a "leak" in the context of mass media?

• A deliberate release of confidential information

• A type of public opinion poll

• A method of advertising

• A form of libel

What role does a "watchdog" play in the context of mass media?

• To create public opinion polls

• To monitor and report on government actions

• To promote interest groups

• To conduct libel investigations

What is "prior restraint" in the context of media and public opinion?

• Government censorship before publication

• A type of public opinion poll

• A method of lobbying

• A form of libel

Which of the following is an example of libel?

• A truthful news report

• A false written statement damaging a person's reputation

• A public opinion poll

• A government press release

What is the main function of interest groups in relation to public opinion?

• To conduct public opinion polls

• To influence public policy and opinion

• To report news

• To act as a watchdog

What does a "nonpartisan" organization mean?

• It supports only one political party

• It does not support any political party

• It conducts public opinion polls

• It is a type of interest group

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good public opinion poll?

• Random sampling

• Leading questions

• Clear and unbiased questions

• A representative sample

What is the role of a lobbyist in relation to public opinion?

• To conduct public opinion polls

• To influence lawmakers and public policy

• To report news

• To act as a watchdog