In a democracy, the views of citizens are expected to guide government activity and public policy. That makes public opinion a
central concern in the study of democratic politics.
In this discussion, you will examine public opinion’s impact on establishing or revising public policy.
Discuss where these opinions come from and how they affect policy making. Focus on these questions:
What is public opinion?
How does the media influence public opinion?
How do special interest groups, social movement organizations, or political parties impact public opinion?
