Which one of the following statements is the best definition of the public opinion?

A. The sum-total of the opinions of a majority

B. The aggregate of all identical personal opinions on a specific issue

C. The aggregate of personal opinions held by certain influential individuals

D. Politically significant views shared and voiced by relatively large segments in a political community

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