Political Ideologies and Participation

This video tutorial covers unit two, focusing on citizens' beliefs about government, political efficacy, and socialization. It explains public opinion measurement through polls, political participation methods, and the main political ideologies in the U.S. The video concludes with a recap of key points to prepare for exams.

What is political efficacy?

• The belief in one's ability to influence government

• The belief in economic equality

• The belief in political equality

• The belief in free enterprise

Which of the following is NOT one of the four basic American beliefs?

• Economic equality

• Equality of opportunity

• Political equality

• Free enterprise system

What is the primary way individuals are politically socialized?

• Workplace

• Media

• Family

• School

Who is credited with making polling famous?

• Martin Luther King

• Mr. Gallup

• Henry David Thoreau

• Richard Nixon

What is a key characteristic of effective polls?

• Small sample size

• High margin of error

• Random sampling

• Biased questions

Which of the following is a conventional method of political participation?

• Voting

• Civil disobedience

• Protests

• Violence

What is an example of unconventional political participation?

• Civil disobedience

• Donating money

• Campaigning

• Voting

Which group is more likely to identify as liberal?

• Senior citizens

• Women

• Wealthy individuals

• Conservatives

What do conservatives generally advocate for?

• Increased social program spending

• Higher taxes on the wealthy

• Decreased military spending

• Lower taxes on the wealthy

Which political ideology tends to favor larger government?

• Liberals

• Conservatives

• Libertarians

• Moderates