What to do:
Read the chapters in their entirety, take notes or annotate if that helps you
Read the questions, make sure you understand them and the concepts indicated before attempting a response.
Book link: https://openstax.org/books/american-government-2e/pages/6-introduction (chapter 6)
https://openstax.org/books/american-government-2e/pages/7-introduction (Chapter 7)
Chapter 6 Question (10 points) (half a page or more of writing per question/response, must cite from textbook at least once. Provide specific examples):
According to the text, what is public opinion and how it is measured? What are some issues that can arise when polling (for example problems with accuracy)? How is public opinion used in politics?
Chapter 7 Question (10 points – half a page or more, must cite from textbook at least once. Provide specific examples):
According to the text, why is voter turnout so low in the US? Do you have any examples, personal or otherwise that support that fact? What can be done to improve voter turnout in the US?