American Politics of Public Opinion
Learn about the nature and measurement of public opinion, how socialization and ideology shape it, the impact of experiences on political opinions and policies, and the effects of public opinion on political institutions and elections.
Introduction to Politics of Public Opinion
Introducing the Nature of Public Opinion
What Is Public Opinion?
Political Socialization
Socialization Agents
Socialization And Ideology
Ideologies And The Ideological Spectrum
Summary and Main Ideas
How Is Public Opinion Measured?
Taking A Poll
Technology And Polling
Problems In Polling
Push Polls
Summary and Main Ideas
What Does the Public Think?
Experiences That Affect Public Opinion
Opinions About Politics And Policies
Public Opinion And Political Institutions
Summary and Main Ideas
The Effects of Public Opinion
Public Opinion And Elections
Public Opinion And Government
Summary and Main Ideas