GENERAL INFO
What is the definition of Public opinion?
the ideas and attitudes that most people hold about a particular issue or person.
Where does public opinion come from?
Peoples life's and personal experiences
What are three terms that describe Public opinion?
direction, intensity, stability
What is one way of measuring public opinion?(less accurate)
by looking at election results
What are push polls?
Polls in witch the questions are worded to be answered a certain way
Where does public opinion play an important role?
Democracy
What Attributes can affect public opinion?
Age, Gender, Income, Race, Religion, Occupation, Place of residence
What Question can the direction of the opinion answer?
If the opinion is positive or negative
What is a public opinion poll?
A more effective way to measure public opinion
What is a reason officials use polls?
so they don't have to wait for an election to find out public opinion
Who does public opinion effect?
Presidents,Buianesses,congress,laws,
What Effectors outside yourself can effect someone's Public opinion?
Mass Media (e.g: television, newspapers, radio, Magazines, Internet websites, books )
What is the definition of intensity when coming to public opinion?
The strength of an opinion on a certain issue
What is the job of a pollster?
A person who conducts polls regularly
What are some peoples problem with polls?
Some claim polling makes our elected officials more concerned with pleasing the public rather than exercising political leadership and making wise decisions.
How often do Americans agree on issues?
Rarely
What people might effect public opinion?
Public officials
What is the definition of stability when coming to Public opinion?
How firmly people believe their opinion
What people do pollsters question?
Random people (all ages race genders and incomes)
Why are critics upset that people treat polls more as horse races?
Because the people are ignoring the candidates views and are just concentrating on who wins
How effective for a president is it to understand public opinion?
Super Effective/ Helpful
Who are People who share a view about an issue and unite to promote their beliefs?
An Interest Group
When are people more likely to have stronger convictions?
When it directly effects their life
How do pollsters find out peoples true opinions?
They carefully word their questions
Other than public opinion what else is our government responsive to?
interest groups, political party's, mass media, other government institutions, and individuals