American Political Culture Quiz

American political culture is characterized by strong popular support for all of the following EXCEPT

• the rule of law

• limited government

• individual liberty

• equality of opportunity

• economic equality

When a child’s parents both identify strongly with the same political party, the child will most likely

• identify with the opposing party

• identify with the parents’ party

• have a low sense of political efficacy

• become an independent rather than a party identifier

• become alienated from the political system

Which of the following is NOT a core value of United States political culture?

• Legal equality

• Political equality

• Economic equality

• Freedom of religion

• Freedom of speech

Of the following, the most important role in the political socialization of children is played by

• their peer groups

• their places of worship

• the family

• the media

• the school

Political socialization is the process by which

• the use of private property is regulated by the government

• governments communicate with each other

• public attitudes toward government are measured and reported

• political values are passed to the next generation

• children are trained for successful occupations

An important change in political culture since 1950 is that United States citizens have become

• more likely to believe that their actions can influence government policy

• more trusting of nongovernmental institutions and leaders

• less trusting of governmental institutions and leaders

• less supportive of school integration

• less likely to think of themselves as ideologically moderate