public opinion poll; a survey conducted to understand the views of the public through methods such as questionnaires or phone interviews

A survey of public opinion conducted through methods such as sampling, questionnaires, or phone interviews; also called [[民意调查|民意調查|min2 yi4 diao4 cha2]] or [[民调|民調|min2 diao4]]

A representative or legislator elected by the citizens to participate in government; includes members of a parliament, congress, or local council.

To force one's own views or agenda onto the public while falsely claiming they represent the will of the people.

a political organ or institution that represents the will of the people, typically composed of elected representatives; examples include congresses, parliaments, or local councils