The Growth of Religious “Nones” in the United States
Chapter five of The Struggle for Democracy was an introduction to public opinion. The chapter begins by discussing how exactly public opinion …
Bump Stocks and Public Opinion
Chapter 5 discusses public opinion, its measurements, where our opinions come from, and the efficacy of the public in steering policy change. …
The one in which all Americans can agree ?
Usually, the American society is divided in the discussion of key topics. not only based on the alignment of individuals to one …
Is the Media to Blame?
The book defines public opinion as the political attitudes and core beliefs expresses by ordinary citizens as revealed by surveys or polls. …
Is Public Opinion Truly the Opinion of the Public?
The Trump administration has released its plan regarding immigration in the United States, eliminating the Visa Lottery System, providing a pathway to …
Partisan Lenses: how significant is political affiliation in public opinion?
This week’s discussion centers around the idea of public opinion. As stated in the reading, the powerful “partisan lens” has increasingly had …
The Post-Parkland Generation: Who Are We Now?
Throughout history, major events have shaped the American psyche. This has held true from the early years of the Great Depression, to …
Fed Up with the Government, People Turn Their Attention Elsewhere
Chapter 5 discusses the importance of public opinion on swaying government policies. In particular, it discusses the responsibility of the government in …
Do Athletes have too much Political Power?
Since the beginnings of democracy in the United States, American citizens have not been afraid to voice various different political beliefs and …
Problems with Polling
It is extremely important to constantly measure public opinion in order to maintain popular sovereignty. Elections can help show what people …