Each response should be at least 200 words in length.

1. Why is public opinion important in modern politics? Describe the various ways that public opinion is formed.How have your opinions been shaped?  List five political issues that you are most concerned about?

2. Describe how public opinion is measured in the United States and the problems that can arise as a result of this measurement. Also discuss how public opinion can influence government policy. Cite a specific example.

3. There has been a great deal of controversy over the Affordable Care Act, also known as ObamaCare. In your textbook, there are three methods described that most Americans use to evaluate political developments such as ObamaCare. Using those three methods, describe how someone could come to the conclusion that he or she is against ObamaCare.

4. Explain the evolution of political parties from the Federalists and Democratic-Republicans to the political parties that exist today.