In his 1964 study, what did University of Michigan researcher Philip Converse conclude about Americans' understanding of political issues?

What will be an ideal response?


An ideal response will:
1, Restate the question that Philip Converse addressed: "Do American citizens have the stable, informed opinions necessary to make good decisions about politics?"
2, Describe what is meant by both stable and informed opinions.
3, Explain Converse's conclusion that Americans do not possess stable or informed opinions.

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