GENERAL INFO
Public opinion reflects the views of whom?
The general public
Peoples lives and experiences have a major influence one their what?
Opinion
On any in topic is public opinion usually negative, positive or is it mixed
It is most of the time mixed
This type of poll asks people questions
Public opinion poll
These polls were made to sway opinions
Push polls
What is the Main role of public opinion?
Public opinion helps shape the decisions of every president
Can the amount of money you make affect your political opinions?
Yes
What does intensity refer to?
The strength of an opinion on a given issue.
Pollsters mainly survey this # of people
1500
This group condemns push polls.
Responsible scientific pollsters
Is public opinion uniform?
NO
A medium is a means of...
What does the stability portion of public opinion mean?
How firmly people hold on to their beliefs.
A sample should reflect this
The entire population
Polling helps officials stay aware of this.
People changing ideas
The president needs the support of the Public, But who else do they need help from?
The Congress
Can Political leaders and Govt. officials influence public opinion?
Yes they can
What three features can be used to describe public opinion?
Direction, Intensity, and Stability
A method where everybody has a chance.
Random sampling
Critics say polls make officials focus on this.
Pleasing the public
Successful presidents have an what that bad ones don't?
They have a sense of when the public is ready for a new idea.
What is an interest group?
Individuals who share a pov about an issue
What do Americans hold the strongest convictions to?
Issues that directly affect their lives.
Changing this in a poll can alter answers
Question wording
Supporters say polls are a tool for this.
Democracy