I need these essay questions answered. Majority of the answers will come from the text in “American Government Roots and Reform”.

1) Discuss four influences on public opinion by describing how they influence political attitudes. How can we go about accurately measuring public opinion through polling?

2) Evaluate the influence of the news media on public opinion and the impact of media bias.

3) Describe and discuss the various activities of interest groups. Discuss what makes an interest group successful.

4) Compare and contrast congressional and presidential elections. Be sure to include a discussion of the impact of incumbency. Also discuss two factors that either influence voter turnout or voter choice.

5) Describe the various sources of campaign money and the regulations on that money.

6) Describe the roles of and the challenges faced by
candidates and their staff in the campaign process. What challenges do campaigns face when trying to communicate a message?