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kshipps

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on: Jul 8, 2018
How can public opinion polling link public preferences and public policy? Why are some people concerned about public opinion polling?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Why is the creation of political parties necessary in a representative democracy?
 
  a. They are necessary mechanisms to ensure that the individuals we choose to represent us are responsive and responsible.
  b. The existence of political parties is necessary to ensure order in a democracy; otherwise anarchy would exist.
  c. Political parties provide elected officials with support and legal strength when confronted by corrupt special interest groups.
  d. They are necessary to maintain balance and order and to prevent any single person from gaining too much strength politically.


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wilsonbho

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: An ideal response will:
1. Explain that public opinion polls can provide government officials with information about public preferences and allow them to act in accordance.
2. Discuss controversies surrounding polls, such as overreliance on them in crafting messages by politicians, the potential for polls to shape opinion rather than vice versa, media use and coverage of polls (e.g. horse-race coverage), and problems for polling related to technology.

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kshipps

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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