The answer would be ORVAL FAUBUS if you are on apex
Obama makes the point that America is powerful because has the potential to constantly reinvent itself. He mentions that America has enough productivity, innovation and capacity to do so. It is also a land which protects the interests of everyone and not narrow interests anymore, and this is path that had to be followed from that moment on.
I believe True but I'm not 100% postive
The correct answer here is the public opinion.
All of the methods mentioned here are ways the politicians may test and see the public opinion. Polls are maybe the main indicator of the public opinion next to voting results but at stage it is a bit late for the candidate. Direct contact with the population is also a method by which the politicians can learn what troubles the said population.