1. Which of the following statements are true about public opinion? Check all that apply.
A. Since, by definition, public opinion includes all of the people, it is considered among the most democratic forms of political participation.
B. Public opinion is the aggregate values, opinions, and attitudes held by the public on issues of general concern.
C. Elected officials and candidates for political office are rarely influenced by public opinion.
D. Public opinion research focuses only on leaders and events, not institutions nor interest groups.