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    Public opinion is shaped most by family and schooling, as well as mass media, peer groups, opinion leaders, and historic events. Mass media like newspapers, television, the internet, and radio reach large audiences simultaneously. Peer groups consist of people one regularly associates with, while opinion leaders strongly influence others' views.

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    CIVICS
    Chapter 8, Section 1 - Key
    The Formation of Public Opinion

    1. Public opinion is attitudes held by a significant number of people on


    matters of government and politics.

    2. The two factors have the biggest impact on public opinion are:
    a. family
    b. schools

    3. Four other factors that impact public opinion are:


    a. MASS MEDIA
    b. PEER GROUPS
    c. OPINION LEADERS
    d. HISTORIC EVENTS

    4. Mass media is means of communication that reach a large number of


    people simultaneously.

    5. Four examples of mass media are:


    a. newspaper
    b. television
    c. internet
    d. radio

    6. A peer group is people with whom one regularly associates with on a


    regular basis.

    7. An opinion leader is a person who has a strong influence on the views of


    others.

    Mr. Powers – October 20, 2006

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