People and Politics: Public Opinion

Self-CheckSelf Check: Reading Assignment

Text book coverRead Chapter 11, Political Socialization & Public Opinion, pages 376-403 in your text before completing the rest of this section. The section activities will require that you are able to readily access the information.



For this first reading assignment you should be able to:

  • Define public opinion and its importance in American politics.
  • Identify the differences in ethnic backgrounds of the American people.
  • Analyze the changes in the American population and their impact on American democracy.