Public Opinion

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Chapter 9 The Political Process

• Section 1
• Public Opinion

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Public Opinion
Main Idea Public opinion is the collection of
views at a specific moment that people hold on
public issues. Public opinion is important
because it often influences the political process
and affects the actions the government takes.
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Public Opinion

• Reading Focus
• What is public opinion?
• How is public opinion formed?
• How do the media affect public opinion?
• How is public opinion measured?

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