How can media coverage of polling influence the outcome of an election? Check all that apply.

Media coverage of polls can show candidates how much support they have and what voters think, so candidates and campaigns learn about their standing and can better predict the result. Poll coverage can also affect voters’ motivation: some may rally to support a candidate, while others may feel their vote is unnecessary if the outcome seems certain. It does not make voters less informed or candidates less informed about voter desires.

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