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POLS 4311 - Public Opinion in the United States

Credits: 3 Class: 3 Lab: 0
Prerequisite(s): POLS 2305  and POLS 2306 .
Focus on the role of public opinion in American democracy, specifically, how public opinion research is used to inform public officials of the public’s preferences. Analysis of the benefits and dangers associated with increasing reliance by US public officials on public opinion.


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