Which statement describes one benefit of public opinion polls? question options: they elevate the power of the media to act as a watchdog on government activities. they stop corrupt public officials from continuing to take advantage of their positions. they allow officials to learn what is important to voters without having to wait for the next election. they offer politicians opportunities to leak important information to reporters and members of the public.

The correct answer is C. They allow officials to learn what is important to voters without having to wait for the next election.

Explanation:

Public opinion polls are studies or surveys that focus on reporting the preferences or opinions of the general public, these are usually shown in media. For example, before a law is approved opinion polls show whether people agree with the law. This type of tool is useful in politics to try to predict the candidate that might win the election. Also, through public polls, officials and political parties know the opinion or preferences of people on politics before the election which is useful because in this way candidates can do certain actions to try to get more voters. According to this, one benefit of public polls is "They allow officials to learn what is important to voters without having to wait for the next election".

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