Who “cares” about immigration
After watching the documentary, Farmingville, I was shocked to see such a harsh pushback against immigration by average citizens. What really stood …
Polarization of Public Opinion
Public opinion, as discussed in class and read within the book, is an essential part of making sure democracy runs as it …
The Problem With Public Opinion
In the first section of chapter 5, our textbook briefly mentions the work of political scientist Larry Bartels, whose research showed how …
Government Responsiveness to Public Opinion
This week in chapter five we focused on public opinion and its importance in our democracies. We talked about the extent we …