Consensus and polarization
CLEP American Government, Chapter 36 Consensus and polarization Consensus is broad agreement. Polarization is separation into opposing camps, usually with greater distance between them and fewer positions in the middle. A close vote establishes division, not necessarily polarization. The full distribution supplies the evidence. A single average or a two-category tally can hide whether opinions […]
Stability and change in opinion
CLEP American Government, Chapter 36 Stability and change in opinion An attitude is stable when it persists across time and comparable measurements. Broad identities and familiar values are often more durable than opinions about new, technical, or low-salience proposals. Individual stability and aggregate stability are different. A population percentage can stay unchanged while individuals switch […]
