Ignorance about an issue does not necessarily prevent people from expressing opinions. Indeed, pollsters

a. believe that most people simply guess because they do not know how they feel about the issues.
b. claim that the fundamentally irrational way people approach their opinions means no attitudes are informed.
c. report that unless an issue has been on the network news within five days of polling, few people will report an opinion.
d. can get as many as one-third of the people they interview to offer opinions on entirely imaginary issues.

d. can get as many as one-third of the people they interview to offer opinions on entirely imaginary issues.

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A. A strong Republican Party emerged to battle his extreme left policies. B. Agricultural leaders gained more strength in the Democratic Party owing to increased farm subsidies. C. A philosophical split took place in the Democratic Party along liberal and conservative lines. D. The power of the Democratic Party was greatly enhanced as a result of increased unity.

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Which of the following is an important question that would be asked by a political scientist about Microsoft?

A. How does Bill Gates decide how to spend his wealth? B. What production systems did Microsoft use to handle growth? C. How did Microsoft try to dominate the software industry? D. What marketing tools did Microsoft use to get consumers to buy its products?

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