Public Opinion

Textbook: The Logic Of American Politics (Edition 7) Samuel Kernell, Gary C. Jacobson, Thad Kousser, Lynn Vavreck.
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Step 1: Define your terms.

i.e: Public opinion and governments (low information rationality).
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Step 2 : Question the question: clarifications.

*explain the 3 sections of public opinion: (listen, never listen, and somewhat listen).
*explain the consistency of public opinion. (same country, general shift, gay marriage).
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Don’t forget the question:
Who has the power? public opinion or governments. (Argue).