Measuring Public Opinion
Study Guide Overview
This study guide covers public opinion in the context of AP US Government. It defines public opinion and its importance in a democracy, explores different types of polls (opinion, benchmark/tracking, entrance/exit) and their influence, explains sampling methods and their impact on poll accuracy, and analyzes how question wording affects survey results. It also provides practice questions including multiple-choice and free-response questions (FRQs) covering these concepts.
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Question 1 of 12
What is the primary way public opinion is measured? 🤔
Through town hall meetings
By analyzing social media trends
Using surveys and polls
Through direct voting on every issue