📜intro to political science review

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Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Public opinion is the collective preference or attitude of a population towards political issues, policies, and actions. It represents the aggregate views of individuals within a society about topics of public interest.

AP course connection

Topic 5.4: 5.4 What Is Public Opinion and Where Does It Come From?

Unit 5

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