1. Finished our study of public opinion and public opinion polling, including the pros of polling, other methods used to measure opinion, why opinion doesn't always reflect policy development.
2. Took notes on voting/participation.
3. Worked to identify reasons for low voter turnout and suggested reforms for increasing voter turnout.
The homework is:
1. AP Test payments are past due. Please submit your payment ASAP.
2. Answer the following in complete sentences: Is public opinion polling good for democracy? If yes, why might it be bad for democracy?
3. Test EC is due tomorrow.
4. Political Cartoon Analysis EC is due on Friday.
5. Supreme Court paper is due on Monday, March 1st.
6. Continue with reading -- you should be done reading Chapter 5. Read Chapter 6 and 7 by Wednesday.
Chapter 6 Vocab Terms to Know:
Split ticket voter
Straight ticket voter
Cannot voter
Cross pressured voter
Ballot fatigue
Absentee Ballot
Coattail Effect
Non-voter