Please! Can I get some help?

How do public officials use public opinion polls?

to learn what citizens think about issues and to help guide their decisions

to calm or sooth citizens who are upset about their positions or decisions

to prevent their political opponents from attacking their voting records

to publish their positions on issues and keep the public informed (?)

5 answers

No.

What is a public opinion poll?
A servey that asks individuals about a certain issue or person?
Yes. That's a good definition.

What is the best answer for your original question?
to learn what citizens think about issues and to help guide their decisions?
Okay, I get it now! Thank you so much!