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Measuring Public Opinion
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Today’s Objective
After today’s lesson, students will be able to… Explain how public opinion is measured, how effective it is,
and whether it should be used to determine public policy.
Essential Skill Explicitly assess information and data
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Interest Groups and Lobbying
Main purpose is to shape public policy
Interest groups hold considerable power in Washington D.C.
They recruit members to become involved in affecting government
Wide variety of interest groups
The majority of interest groups are based on economic interest
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Measuring Public Opinion
Work in groups to answer the first part of the questions
When you’ve finished come get an iPad and follow the directions on the backside of your sheet
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Reflection
What are the value of polls? Dangers?
What is the power of public opinion?
What did you find interesting?
Should public opinion drive public policy? Why or why not?