6: The Politics of Public Opinion Last updated Save as PDF Page ID 153689 OpenStax OpenStax 6.1: Introduction 6.2: The Nature of Public Opinion 6.3: How Is Public Opinion Measured? 6.4: What Does the Public Think? 6.5: The Effects of Public Opinion 6.6: Key Terms 6.7: Summary 6.8: Review Questions 6.9: Critical Thinking Questions 6.10: Suggestions for Further Study 6.11: References