Trotter Polls and MicroCase Data
Over the next few weeks we will begin to explore differences between public opinion in the US (through the MicroCase data analysis sytem) and Ruritania (through the Trotter Polls). Some of these comparisons should clarify your thinking about the US system from the comparative perspective.

Chapter 6: Public Opinion and Political Socialization
Things to keep in mind:
1) What issues are of relevance in US vs RUR?
2) Who do you think the major agents of socialization are in US vs RUR?
3) What are the differences in the ideological spectrum between US vs RUR?
4) What are the reginal diffrences in US? Are there similar differences in RUR?


Chapter 7: The Media
Things to keep in mind:
1) What do you think is the impact of the media on US vs RUR
2) What is relative power of newspapers vs. TV in US vs RUR?
3) What do you think are the differences in levels of information US vs RUR?