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Question 39 • AP US Government and Politics

A political advisor uses a Gallup poll to determine the public’s opinion on gun control before advising a presidential candidate on which stance to support.

Answer
A
Polls are similar to news reporting, which gives a temperature gauge on public opinion.
B
Polls sponsored by donors are an effective means of discovering which issues the public cares about.
C
Polls provide insight into reports that will promote solid decision-making by a campaign on specific issues.
D
Polls that are scientifically vetted will help a campaign team provide accurate evidence on public opinion.

Explanation

A Gallup poll uses scientific methods to measure public opinion, so its results can give the campaign reliable evidence about voters’ views on gun control. That evidence can help the team advise the candidate’s stance. Choice D, “Polls that are scientifically vetted will help a campaign team provide accurate evidence on public opinion,” best describes this use.

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