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Unit 4 – Discussion Board

Running head: RIGHTS OF ACCUSED TERRORISTS

Assignment Description

Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

In a democracy, the views of citizens are expected to guide government activity and public policy. That makes public opinion a central concern in the study of democratic politics. In this discussion, you will examine public opinion’s impact on establishing or revising public policy. Discuss where these opinions come from and how they affect policy making. Focus on these questions:

• What is public opinion?
• How does the media influence public opinion?
• How do special interest groups, social movement organizations, or political parties impact public opinion?
• How do you stay informed about issues and contribute to the impact of public opinion? For example, do you engage in national opinion surveys, letters to your congressmen, and so forth?