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Chapter Outline

Chapter 9: Public Opinion

What Are the Origins of Public Opinion?
Common Fundamental Values
Political Socialization
Political Ideology

Public Opinion and Political Knowledge

Shaping of Opinion: The Influence of Political Leaders, Private Groups, and the Media
Government and the Shaping of Public Opinion
Private Groups and the Shaping of Public Opinion
The Media and Public Opinion

Measuring Public Opinion
Constructing Public Opinion from Surveys
Public Opinion, Political Knowledge, and the Political Uncertainty Principle

How Does Public Opinion Influence Government Policy?




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