Discussion Post: Political Science
• First, List the factors that affect public opinion and analyze their relationship to each other and their relative importance. Provide specific examples of each factor.
• Second, Distinguish between public opinion and individual opinion and explain why policy makers are concerned about public opinion. Be sure to provide examples to back up your claims
• Describe how the relationship between the mainstream media and the government has evolved since the 1970s and explain why the relationship has evolved the way it has. Be sure to use specific examples to support your claims and definitely explain the importance of "Public Opinion" in responding this question.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.