In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 2 other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be 300 words American opinion has indeed shaped politic consequences, political interests, and policymaking.  Even with little or no interest in policymaking and politics, the assumption of democracy gives the citizens the power to freely air out their issues and give their opinion in matters of political concern. Taking the war in Iraq, it posed a significant economic and political imbalance. However, support from the politicians was negligible. And because a majority of the Americans opposed the war in Iran, they voted for a Democratic congressional candidate. Their opinion played a great deal in making concrete policies in response to the war in Iraq. Public opinion is a reflection of the citizens’ view on how the government responds to national politics. Political actions are driven by the citizen’s opinion (Erikson, & Tedin, 2015). It sheds light on the outcomes of specific policies and helps the political candidates identify the characters demanded of them by the citizens. Political scholars argued that the perception of old public opinions was changed because of ambiguity and inaccuracy (Dür, 2019). Modern theories came to identify public opinion as either latent or a broad expression. Latent opinions are formed on the spot, while broad expressions are opinions that had earlier been formed and remained stable (Cantril, 2015). When convincing policymakers, it proves difficult, interest groups may indirectly influence public opinion. They can achieve this through the media, holding rallies, or handing out leaflets to the public (Dür, 2019). Because the citizens have little or no information on policymaking, they can easily be swayed by interest groups. Interest groups can, therefore, successfully source their support from public opinion or not. Public opinion remains relevant in American politics. Journalists, politicians, and political scientists should focus on getting the public’s opinion on state affairs. In as much as views might differ or change, establishing a common ground will help in policymaking (Dür, 2019). For the war in Iraq, the Democratic gained power over the senate and House. This was greatly influenced by the failure of public support that shifted the pro-Democratic in 2006 and the 2008 elections. Because opinions are not fixed, establishing a connection between public views and political outcomes might be impossible.        References Berry, J. M., & Wilcox, C. (2015). The interest group society . Routledge. Cantril, H. (2015). Gauging public opinion . Princeton University Press. Dür, A. (2019). How interest groups influence public opinion: Arguments matter more than the sources. European journal of political research , 58 (2), 514-535. Erikson, R. S., & Tedin, K. L. (2015). American public opinion: Its origins, content, and impact . Routledge. .

1. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 2
other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be 300 words
American opinion has indeed shaped politic consequences,
political interests, and policymaking. Even with little or no
interest in policymaking and politics, the assumption of
democracy gives the citizens the power to freely air out their
issues and give their opinion in matters of political concern.
Taking the war in Iraq, it posed a significant economic and
political imbalance. However, support from the politicians was
negligible. And because a majority of the Americans opposed
the war in Iran, they voted for a Democratic congressional
candidate. Their opinion played a great deal in making concrete
policies in response to the war in Iraq.
Public opinion is a reflection of the citizens’ view on how the
government responds to national politics. Political actions are
driven by the citizen’s opinion (Erikson, & Tedin, 2015). It
sheds light on the outcomes of specific policies and helps the
political candidates identify the characters demanded of them
by the citizens. Political scholars argued that the perception of
old public opinions was changed because of ambiguity and
inaccuracy (Dür, 2019). Modern theories came to identify public
opinion as either latent or a broad expression. Latent opinions
are formed on the spot, while broad expressions are opinions
that had earlier been formed and remained stable (Cantril,
2015).
When convincing policymakers, it proves difficult, interest
groups may indirectly influence public opinion. They can
achieve this through the media, holding rallies, or handing out
leaflets to the public (Dür, 2019). Because the citizens have
little or no information on policymaking, they can easily be
swayed by interest groups. Interest groups can, therefore,

2. successfully source their support from public opinion or not.
Public opinion remains relevant in American politics.
Journalists, politicians, and political scientists should focus on
getting the public’s opinion on state affairs. In as much as
views might differ or change, establishing a common ground
will help in policymaking (Dür, 2019). For the war in Iraq, the
Democratic gained power over the senate and House. This was
greatly influenced by the failure of public support that shifted
the pro-Democratic in 2006 and the 2008 elections. Because
opinions are not fixed, establishing a connection between public
views and political outcomes might be impossible.
References
Berry, J. M., & Wilcox, C. (2015).
The interest group society
. Routledge.
Cantril, H. (2015).
Gauging public opinion
. Princeton University Press.
Dür, A. (2019). How interest groups influence public opinion:
Arguments matter more than the sources.
European journal of political research
,
58
(2), 514-535.
Erikson, R. S., & Tedin, K. L. (2015).
American public opinion: Its origins, content, and impact
. Routledge.