Why do polls,properly carried out,play a particularly important role in democratic nations?
A) Polls allow pollsters to influence public opinion.
B) Push polls can help voters make informed choices.
C) Polls are means of gauging whether the public consents to the laws and actions of the government.
D) Voters can use polls to determine who is in the lead in an election and to execute the will of the majority by voting for the candidate who is ahead.

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Democratic governments are only legitimate as long as they reflect the will and consent of the governed. While polls are not the only means for checking for this consent and will (elections play an important role as well), well-conducted polls are an important tool for doing so.

Why Do Polls,properly Carried Out,play a Particularly Important Role in Democratic