AP Government Unit 4 Test Review

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What are the five core values that most Americans across the ideological spectrum say they believe in? Options: Free Enterprise, Equality of Opportunity, Limited Gov't, Individualism, Rule of Law, Wealth, Power, Control, Authority, Influence, Tradition, Heritage, Culture, Religion, Family, Security, Safety, Protection, Defense, Stability

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Free Enterprise, Equality of Opportunity, Limited Gov't, Individualism, Rule of Law

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Define political socialization.

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The process by which individuals learn and acquire political attitudes and beliefs

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What are five main elements in people’s lives that define their socialization process? Family, Education, Media, Peers, Religion

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Family, Education, Media, Peers, Religion

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How do events impact Americans' political ideologies?

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They can reinforce or challenge existing beliefs

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How does the margin of error affect poll results?

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It indicates the potential range of error in the results.

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How do pollsters use "random sampling" to ensure a representative sample?

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By randomly selecting participants from the entire population.

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Why is random sampling so important when polling?

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It helps in obtaining a sample that reflects the diversity of the population.

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What is the purpose of a Public Opinion Poll?

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To gather opinions on a specific issue.

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What is the methodology used in a Tracking Poll?

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Repeatedly surveying the same group over time.

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What is the main purpose of an Entrance/Exit Poll?

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To predict the outcome of an election.