1. Identify two characteristics of a valid, scientific, public opinion poll
2. Explain why each of the following enhances the influence of public opinion on the voting decisions of members of Congress.
- Strong public opinion as expressed in polling results
- Competitive re-elections
3. Explain why each of the following limits the influence of public opinion on the voting decisions of members of Congress.
- Legislators’ voting records
- Party leadership
4. Explain the primary reason the president tends to have an advantage over Congress in gaining media attention.
5. Pick an issue that interests you. You can find a list of important is at PollingReport.com under “Issues Facing the Nation” Click on the issue and find a poll about the issue that reports data as percentages.
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