Public opinion

What do you mean by Public Opinion?

• Is the collective opinion on a specific topic or voting intention relevant to society. It is the people's views on matters affecting them.

  
  

• Includes membership of a political party; expressed political, socio-political, or moral attitudes; or civic commitment.

• Quality, or thing belongs or relates to one particular person rather than to other people

Of the methods listed, which is the most accurate way of measuring public opinion?

• 1. A Public opinion poll with a random sample

• 1. Voter Records

• Records of attendance at political events

• 1. Approaching people in a public space like a mall and asking their views

  
  

Of the following, which is generally considered the most important source of political socialization?

• Family

• School

• Religion

• Mass Media

A Person's belief that he or she can have an impact on government and policy?

• Political socialization

• Political efficacy

• Mass media

• Public interest

A person can be politically socialized by?

• following local and federal laws

• reading new laws that are passed

• talking with peers and family members

• writing and conducting political polls

Public interest groups can help?

• Change government structure

• shape public policy

• solve most political problems

• weaken the democratic process