Public Opinion and Interest Groups

Guided Reading Activity Answer Key

Public Opinion and Interest Groups

Lesson 1 Shaping Public Opinion

Review Questions I. Public Opinion and Democracy

A. democracy B. interest, political, media

II. Political Socialization A. political B. family C. Schools, peer D. mass media E. experiences, religious

III. Political Culture A. freedom, Bill of Rights B. Political culture

IV. Political Efficacy A. socialization B. Political efficacy

V. The Nature of Public Opinion A. Public opinion B. Interest groups C. significant numbers

Summary and Reflection Schools, mass media, interest groups, and religious organizations are all forces of political socialization. They help shape an individual's political beliefs and attitudes. They are particularly important in shaping a nation's political culture, which sets the general boundaries within which citizens develop and express their opinions. They can also be instruments for political activity and impacting the government. The more individuals these forces shape, the greater the impact they will have on forming public opinion and influencing government leaders.

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