What factors affect public
opinion?

Which factors do you think are most important? Which are least
important? Are some factors closely related to others? Explain and provide
examples of each factor.

2.
What
are public opinion polls? To whom are they useful? How are public opinion polls
conducted? Are they reliable? Why or why not?3.
What
is political culture? What are some essential elements of American political
culture? Have those things changed over time or not? Provide examples in your
response.

4.
What
is a subculture? What is a minority subculture? What are their functions in the
broader political arena? Do these subcultures play similar roles across
countries?

5.
Why
are the media and government adversaries? When did this adversarial relationship
begin and why has it persisted? Is this relationship positive or negative for
democracy? Explain. Is there any chance that this relationship will change in
the future? Why or why not?

6.
Which
medium is the most influential in the formation of American public opinion? How
long has this been the case? Why is this particular medium so powerful,
especially relative to others? What are some specific ways in which this medium
has influenced Americans, specifically in regard to politics?