In his definition of public opinion, the author states that the politically relevant opinions of private individuals become public opinion when they
A. are measured in opinion polls.
B. first enter people's heads.
C. are openly expressed.
D. become part of the conflict between the Republican and Democratic parties.
E. become part of the conflict between populists and libertarians.
Answer: C
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With a vote of confidence,
a. the head of state confirms his or her faith in the government. b. the opposition sponsors a motion that usually forces the government to resign if it passes. c. the public votes in a referendum on whether to approve a law passed by the legislature. d. the government itself picks a particular vote and states that it will resign and call for new elections if it loses the vote. e. a parliamentary system immediately triggers a recall election.
The rebellion in the state of Chiapas in the mid-1990s is best considered
a. a social movement based on unconventional participation. b. mass conventional participation. c. a social movement based on conventional participation. d. an interest group action based on conventional participation. e. unconventional participation by elites.