lobby
forming an interest group
by killing people
Black Death taught people to organize better socially and economically. It also helped to influence scientific researches.
It will influence people to help you solve the problem by actually thinking "we can do it", instead of just offering an opinion.
Media plays a very significant role in shaping political opinion. People are highly influenced with what the media reports.
Two step flow of communication and opinion leaders indicates that most people will form their opinion under the influence of opinion leaders. This is what is commonly referred to as multi-step flow model.
pro's of a primary are their quick, people can state their opinion by choosing a candidate in the primary. cons of a primary they are expensive and take time to organize.
Send letters, some have people who take calls. Vote and organize some of their constituents to send letters and vote.
An advocacy group is an organized group of people who use various forms of advocacy to influence public opinion.
the result of a poll can influence people who haven't voted yet
At the onset of World War I, people believed that it was patriotic to support the war. Propaganda was used to influence the opinion of the war.
Reform movements set the direction for changes in society by letting ordinary people's opinions be heard. People were able to organize and demonstrate in order to influence the direction of their countries.