Political Socialization Flashcard

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What is political socialization?

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The process by which individuals acquire political values and opinions.

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What is the most significant factor influencing political socialization?

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Family

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What is a straw poll?

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An informal poll used to gauge public opinion.

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What is political ideology?

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A set of beliefs about the role of government and policy.

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Which term refers to measuring public opinion through surveys?

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Polling

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What is a sampling error?

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The difference between a poll's results and the true population opinion.

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What is the "bandwagon effect"?

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The tendency of individuals to support a policy due to its popularity.

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What is an exit poll?

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A survey of voters after they cast their votes to predict results.

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Which demographic group has consistently high voter turnout? Options: Young adults, Senior citizens, Middle-income workers, Rural voters

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Senior citizens

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What is the "gender gap" in voting behavior?

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A tendency for women to vote more Democratic and men more Republican.