A. How is Public Opinion Measured?

While polls are not always spot on, they are a scientific method of measuring public opinion. When done correctly you should be able to trust that the information being given is accurate and trustworthy. There are key indicators you should be looking for.

When watching or listening to the news, what information might tell you that survery or poll is scientific or trustworthy?

B. https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/quiz/political-typology/

Do you agree with the box that it put you in? Do you think this kind of political sorting is an accurate or useful way of determining which political party people should support? Do you feel that current polarized nature of the Americantwo party system is an accurate representation of Americans political views?