Question

Explain how public opinion polls can intentionally affect policy-making.

Options:
a) Public opinion polls have no influence on policy-making.
b) Polls can sway public perception but have little impact on policy-making.
c) Policy-makers often use polls to reflect public opinion and guide their decisions.
d) Public opinion polls are primarily for statistical analysis and hold no bearing on policy-making.

Answer 1

Public opinion polls can influence policy-making by reflecting public opinion and guiding the decisions of policy-makers. Option c is correct

Step-by-step explanation:

Public opinion polls can play a significant role in policy-making by influencing the decisions made by policy-makers. Option c) Policy-makers often use polls to reflect public opinion and guide their decisions is the correct option. When public opinion reflects a strong preference for a particular policy, policy-makers are more likely to consider and implement that policy.

For example, if a poll shows that a majority of the public supports stricter gun control laws, policy-makers may be more inclined to introduce and support legislation related to gun control. Option c is correct