Shaping Public Opinion

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What control did the system give to citizens in a democracy?

• Control over the economy

• Control over the lawmakers who represented them

• Control over the military

• Control over the judiciary

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What is the government responsive to in a democracy?

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following influences public opinion in a democracy?

• Interest groups, political parties, mass media, government institutions, activists, and public officials

• Only political parties and mass media

• Only government institutions and public officials

• Only activists and interest groups

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What is political socialization?

• A process by which individuals learn their political beliefs and attitudes from family, school, friends, coworkers, and other sources

• A process by which individuals vote in elections

• A process by which individuals join political parties

• A process by which individuals run for political office

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Which of the following is NOT a source of political socialization?

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Family

School

Friends

Television

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From whom do children learn many of their early political opinions?

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What often becomes the political party of the children?

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The political party of their friends

The political party of their parents

The political party of their teachers

The political party of their community

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What is one of the roles of schools in political socialization?

• To teach students about their nation's history and political system

• To teach students about foreign languages

• To teach students about sports

• To teach students about cooking

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Which of the following factors can influence an individual's political views?

• Age, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, place of origin, and gender

• Only age and gender

• Only socioeconomic status and ethnicity

• Only place of origin and gender

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What role does mass media play in political socialization?

• It provides entertainment

• It offers political information that can directly impact political socialization

• It only advertises products

• It has no impact on political socialization

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Which of the following groups are influential in shaping political views?

• Government leaders, interest groups, and religious organizations

• Sports teams, musicians, and actors

• Scientists, engineers, and doctors

• Teachers, students, and parents

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How do politicians keep in touch with their constituents?

• Through social media, television shows, and movies

• Through newsletters, advertisements, or personal letters

• Through sports events, concerts, and festivals

• Through online gaming, podcasts, and blogs

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What can interest groups do to influence legislators?

• Sway public opinion to put pressure on legislators

• Organize sports events to entertain legislators

• Create movies and TV shows for legislators

• Host parties and social gatherings for legislators

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What is political culture?

• A set of laws and regulations

• A set of basic values and beliefs about a nation and its government that most citizens share

• A collection of historical documents

• A type of government system

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What is one way political culture influences citizens' interpretation of information?

• By providing financial incentives

• By shaping how citizens interpret what they see and hear every day

• By restricting access to education

• By promoting specific political parties

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What does political socialization directly affect?

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What is political efficacy?

• A person's belief that he or she can have an impact on government and policy

• A person's belief that the government is always right

• A person's belief that voting is unnecessary

• A person's belief that only politicians can make changes

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Why do some people join interest groups?

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What is an interest group?

• A group of people who share a common goal and organize to influence government and policy

• A group of people who avoid political participation

• A group of people who oppose government policies

• A group of people who do not share common goals

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Why are feelings of political efficacy important in a democracy?

• Without citizen participation, democracies would not be "for the people, by the people"

• Without citizen participation, democracies would be more efficient

• Without citizen participation, democracies would be more stable

• Without citizen participation, democracies would be less diverse

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What is public opinion?

• The ideas and attitudes that a significant number of Americans hold about government and political issues

• The ideas and attitudes that a small group of people hold about social issues

• The opinions of political leaders about government policies

• The views of international organizations about American politics

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Which of the following is NOT a factor that describes the nature of public opinion?

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Which of the following is NOT one of the three factors that describe the nature of public opinion?

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Diversity

Communication

Significant numbers

Uniformity

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Why is communication important in the context of public opinion?

• It ensures that everyone has the same opinion

• It allows attitudes to be communicated to the government

• It reduces the number of opinions

• It increases the diversity of opinions

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What does the term 'Significant numbers' imply in the context of public opinion?

• Only a few people need to hold a particular opinion

• Enough people must hold a particular opinion for the government to listen

• The government must have a significant number of opinions

• Opinions must be communicated in significant numbers