Political Polarization

A set of beliefs about political values, how a government should run, and how that government is involved in the role of a citizen’s life.

• Political Theory
• Political Ideology
• Political Socialization
• Political Parites

Which of the following is not a factor of how a person typically forms their political ideology?

• Family
• Religion
• Hobbies
• Education

Associated with liberals, this political party has a more progressive ideology. They believe the government should play a more active role in the lives of its citizens.

• Democrats
• Republicans
• Reactionary
• Radical

Associated with conservatives, this political party holds onto its traditional values. They favor lower tax rates and believe the government should play less of a role in the lives of its citizens.

• Democrat
• Republican
• Reactionary
• Radical

The most important factor that influences gain our basic attitudes that shape our political opinions is

• the media
• church
• friends
• family

Most high school students read print newspapers (such as the Houston Chronicle print edition) daily.

• True
• False

Most people read news from sources that agrees with their political ideology.

• True
• False

a fervent and even militant proponent of something

• adverse
• quaint
• accede
• partisan

The Republican party is typically made up of a homogeneous group.

• True
• Fale

The Democratic party has a variety of demographics that make its base.

• True
• False