American Governance in Theory and Action (Chapter 6--Public Opinion) (Accessible Preview)

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Channel: Described and Captioned Media Program · 2018 · Education

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In this episode, Dr. Andrew Rudalevige addresses the importance of public opinion in shaping national politics. Through a study of foundational documents like the Federalist papers and the overlap between policy and popular beliefs, students learn about polling design and how random sampling, survey reliability, margins of error, and data analysis guide the understanding of public opinion. Part of the "Founding Principles: American Governance in Theory and Action" series.

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