Polls measure several dimensions of public opinion, including: Direction: an individual's preference with respect to a particular issue Salience: the importance attached to an issue or topic Intensity: the strength with which a particular preference is held Stability: the consistency with which a particular preference is maintained over time Informational support: the level of information an individual has regarding an issue

What will be an ideal response?

MEASURING PUBLIC OPINION

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__________ is the aggregate of preferences and opinions of individuals on significant issues

Fill in the blank with the right word.

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What Electoral College practice did the Twelfth Amendment replace?

a. Presidents were elected by popular vote. b. Presidents were appointed by a vote of the state legislatures. c. The president and vice president were elected by party delegates. d. The president and vice president were elected from the same pool of candidates.

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