Public Opinion and Policy Making
Investigating how public opinion is measured, influenced, and its role in shaping government policy.
Key Questions
- Analyze the methods used to gauge public opinion.
- Evaluate the extent to which public opinion should guide policy.
- Predict the impact of social media on public opinion formation.
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