The vast network of organizations engaged in measuring or trying to influence public opinion underlines the reality that ______.
A. measuring public opinion is a straightforward task
B. measuring public opinion is a challenging, if not impossible, task
C. public opinion's influence is fairly simple
D. public opinion's influence is rarely simple or unmediated
Answer: D
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A) ?secure petition signatures totaling 10 percent of the gubernatorial vote in the previous general election. B) ?have a party platform and hold a party convention. C) simply inform the secretary of state that he or she wishes to be on the ballot. D) ?have won 5 percent of any statewide office in the previous general election.
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