The headline above illustrates how political parties: Raise money for candidates, Make public policy, Monitor the actions of officeholders (act as watchdogs), Recruit and nominate candidates

Recruit and nominate candidates

How can I tell the ideological differences between the two major political parties?

The important differences can be found in the platforms and campaigns.

What is political efficacy?

The belief that your vote counts

What is political socialization?

public opinion made up of the views of individuals who develop their political attitudes through this process

What is a Public Interest Group?

Groups that seek policy goals that it believes will benefit the nation (general public) not just themselves

The ideological gap between men and women is evident at the polls, where women are more likely than men to cast their ballots for which type of candidate?

Democratic candidates who support higher levels of spending on social services as opposed to spending on the military

Which of the following statements about the influence of education on political attitudes and behavior is false? Options: better-educated citizens are more likely to vote than less-educated citizens, less-educated citizens are less tolerant of radical opinions than better-educated citizens, less-educated citizens are more likely to vote than better-educated citizens, better-educated citizens exhibit more knowledge about public policy than less-educated citizens

less-educated citizens are more likely to vote than better-educated citizens

Which statement best describes the relationship between public opinion and government policy? Options: Public opinion almost never influences government policy, The relationship between government policy and public opinion is dynamic, wherein government policy responds to public opinion but public opinion also shifts based on new government policies, Government policy almost never influences public opinion, Public opinion always influences government policy because lawmakers are legally bound to enact the majorities preferences, Government policy never influences public opinion because most Americans pay very little attention to politics

The relationship between government policy and public opinion is dynamic, wherein government policy responds to public opinion but public opinion also shifts based on new government policies

What is the definition of "Media"?

A means of communicating to a large number of people

What is the definition of "Poll"?

A survey of random people meant to evaluate opinions on a certain topic

What is interviewer bias in a public opinion poll?

The effect that the person asking the questions has on the sample.

What is a push poll in a public opinion poll?

A poll that purposely sways the answers one way or the other.

What is the main problem with polls that are too narrow?

They only ask a certain type of person a question

What is the main problem with polls that are too hard?

They can't tell you much because people have no prior knowledge.

What is the effect of interviewer bias in a public opinion poll?

It can influence the responses of the sample.

What is the purpose of a push poll in a public opinion poll?

To sway the answers of the respondents

Political Socialization Flashcards

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are agencies of socialization?

Back

The family, school, religion and other social institutions that transmit values from one generation to the next

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Which socialization factor is the first to influence the political attitudes of individuals?

Back

Family

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Where do we learn the basics of the democratic process and gain a full background in the U.S. political system? (Options: At home, In school, On t.v., With our friends)

Back

In school

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Most commonly understood to embrace solutions by the private sector for public problems

Back

Conservative

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A political party is...

Back

an organized group of people with similar political ideas

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Democrats believe that the government should...

Back

take a larger role in people's lives

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The Republican party believes that...

Back

immigrants should stay in their own country

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