Political Socialization, Voting, Ideology, Party ID

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What year was the Voting Rights Act enacted in the United States?

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1965

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Which political party in the United States is generally associated with liberal ideologies?

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Democratic Party

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What is gerrymandering primarily used for in the political process?

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To manipulate electoral district boundaries for political advantage

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Which of the following is a type of voting system? Proportional Representation, Filibuster, Impeachment, Referendum

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Proportional Representation

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Which of the following is a conservative view on economic policy? Support for higher taxes on the wealthy, Advocacy for free-market capitalism, Expansion of social welfare programs, Increased government regulation of businesses

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Advocacy for free-market capitalism

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How does political socialization typically occur in individuals?

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Through interactions with family, schools, and media

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Explain how the Voting Rights Act of 1965 impacted voter registration in the southern United States.

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It significantly increased voter registration among African Americans.

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Compare the ideologies of the Democratic and Republican parties in terms of social issues.

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Democrats generally support more progressive social policies, while Republicans tend to support more traditional values.

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Analyze the potential effects of gerrymandering on electoral outcomes.

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It can lead to disproportionate representation favoring one party.

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Describe the differences between a plurality voting system and a ranked-choice voting system.

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Plurality voting allows voters to select one candidate, while ranked-choice allows ranking of multiple candidates.