Political Participation and Socialization

The video covers public opinion, political action, and demographics in the U.S. It discusses the impact of population changes on political culture, regional shifts, and the aging population. The process of political socialization through family, media, and education is explained. Factors influencing voter turnout and polling methods are explored, along with the role of political ideologies and party coalitions. Finally, it highlights various forms of political participation, including voting and protest.

What is the primary tool used in the US to understand population changes?

• The Census

• Voter Registration

• Tax Records

• Social Security Data

Which factor is NOT mentioned as influencing political socialization?

• Mass Media

• Family

• Education

• Weather

Which demographic factor is NOT mentioned as increasing the likelihood of voting?

• Education

• Hair Color

• Age

• Income

What is the term for the process through which individuals acquire their political orientations?

• Political Ideology

• Political Participation

• Political Campaigning

• Political Socialization

What is a key technique used by survey researchers to conduct polls?

• Random Sampling

• Focus Groups

• Public Debates

• Online Surveys

What percentage of the public trusts the government most of the time or always?

• 10%

• 25%

• 75%

• 50%

Which group is primarily associated with the Republican Party?

• Hispanic Voters

• Urban Voters

• Rural Voters

• Union Members

Which political ideology favors more domestic spending and pro-choice policies?

• Moderate

• Liberal

• Libertarian

• Conservative

What is a conventional method of political participation?

• Boycotting

• Voting in Elections

• Civil Disobedience

• Protesting

Which form of political participation involves breaking a law believed to be immoral?

• Lobbying

• Voting

• Civil Disobedience

• Petitioning