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The Formation of Public Opinion: Ch 8 WorksheetThe Formation of Public Opinion: Ch 8 Worksheet
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The Formation of Public Opinion: Ch 8

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After reading about the formation of public opinion, the class can complete this quiz. They answer 5 true/false statements regarding public policy, political attitudes, and public opinion. Then they answer 5 multiple-choice questions related to political socialization.

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public opinion, public policy

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political socialization, public opinion, public policy, us citizenship, us policy, social studies
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10th - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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