Political Socialization

What role do schools often play in political socialization?

• They teach patriotism and symbols

• They play no role

• They teach us to become fiscally liberal

• They teach us to become Libertarians

A teenager raised in a household with two parents who identify as Republicans would most likely

• identify as a Democrat because teenagers tend to rebel against their parents' views.

• identify as a Republican because our political views tend to align with our parents.

• identify as a Democrat because young people tend to hold more liberal views.

• identify as a Republican because young people tend to hold more liberal views.

People who attend a religious service more than once a week are more likely to be socialized to become. . .

• Progressive

• Libertarian

• Socially Conservative

• Atheists

Peers are least likely to influence our political views

• when we are in high school

• when we are preschool age and below

• when we are in college

• during adulthood

Political socialization is the

• events surrounding group gatherings for a political cause

• act of forming a party and its platform

• process of developing political opinions and values

• pressure put on us by society to conform to political norms

Among white voters, a large proportion of highly religious people are

• Independent

• Democrat

• Libertarian

• Republican

No matter how religious they are, ________ are likely to identify themselves as Democrats.

• White Americans

• Asian Americans

• African Americans

• Latino Americans

Which of the following agents of socialization is most influential during early childhood?

• Family

• Media

• Peers

• Schools

What is the primary role of mass media in political socialization?

• To provide entertainment

• To shape political opinions

• To promote consumerism

• To teach academic skills

How do peer groups influence political socialization during adolescence?

• By reinforcing family values

• By challenging existing beliefs

• By providing diverse perspectives

• By discouraging political engagement