POLI 1090 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Observer-Expectancy Effect, Groupthink
22 Mar 2018
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Religion, geography, and public opinion : religion shares people"s values and beliefs and also serves as a strong identity, where we live also molds our sense of identity. Regional accents, state pride, and history all play a role. Out-groups and public opinion : some groups are de ned not by who they are but by who they are not out- Groups: political, social, and economic discrimination is not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, and religion. Public opinion & polling : two-way relationship between government and public opinion: How does public opinion in uence government policy: four important ways: Building coalitions: public bills are mrs evilly to pass if they have public support. Input in rule making and legal decisions. Shaping public opinion: political leader"s behavior is changed as they seek to shape public opinion. Governing often involves compromise: many people do not participate and are ignored during campaigns. Things to look at in polls : margin of error.
