We the People, 5th Edition

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Chapter Overview

Political Values

In what ways to Americans agree on fundamental values but disagree on fundamental issues?
How are political values and beliefs formed? What influences individuals’ political beliefs?
What do differences between liberals and conservatives reveal about American political debate?

How We Form Political Opinions

What influences the way we form political opinions?
How are political issues marketed and managed by the government, private groups, and the media?

Measuring Public Opinion

How can public opinion be measured?
What problems arise from public opinion polling?

Public Opinion and Democracy

How responsive is the government to public opinion?

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