10.1 Define public opinion and public opinion polling.

10.2 Explain the role of public opinion in a democracy.

10.3 Evaluate how well American citizens measure up to notions of the ideal democratic citizen.

10.4 Identify key factors that influence our individual and collective political opinions.

10.5 Describe different techniques used to gauge public opinion.

10.6 Give examples of ways in which public opinion enhances or diminishes the relationship between citizens and government.