Which statement describes a drawback of public opinion polls? (A)They can force members of the public to reveal sensitive private information and beliefs.(B)They can shape the decisions of federal appellate court judges and justices on the Supreme Court.(C)They can take the place of elections and thereby disenfranchise citizens who do not participate in them.(D)They can influence officials to try to please the public rather than make wise decisions for the common good

d. i assume the underlined word is "role." reformat if it isn't.

explanation:

role is closest to part because when replacing words, "playing a vital decision," "playing a vital activity," and "playing a vital dollar" don't make logical sense. the only meaningful choice is "playing a vital part."

this fits one of merriam-webster's definitions of role: "a function or part performed especially in a particular operation or process."

answer; can each be concretely realized in different ways;