| Public opinion, which can exert influence on development of certain events, means a kind of people’s opinion on some social problems and phenomena. As the extension of conventional public opinion, network public opinion is a new-type presentation of opinion in internet era and a new public opinion which people can show their wishes and suggestions on the internet platform based on internet technology. As the root of public policy, public opinion determines the draft, implement, modification and abolishment of public policy. From the frequent and influential internet events, it is clear that net citizens’opinions exert great influence on make-decision of public policy.The three factors that network public opinion influences the public policy are shown as following:trust, right and technique. Trust is the basis. The emergence of influence of network public opinion on public policy is the result of public interest and active government’s response. Right is the safeguard. The essence of public opinion is the presentation of public interest. The public cannot exert the influence on public policy until they possess the corresponding right to know and right to express. Technique is the support. The influence of network public opinion on public policy is realized by network techniques. The influence of network public opinion on public policy is shown in two parts. On the one hand, network public opinion is new origin of propositions of public policy. On the other hand, network public opinion influences the choice and adjustment of public policy.Network public opinion is a double-edged sword. The influence of network public opinion on public policy can be interpreted in two meanings. Therefore, policy-making should emphasize on the response to network public opinion, discover the harmonious development of public policy and network public opinion and promote the scientific and democratic improvement of public policy. |
