Political Socialization and Campaign Finance

The video covers key political concepts such as political culture and ideology, the role of polls and voting predictors, and the differences between conservative and liberal views. It discusses the Electoral College, linkage institutions, and the importance of media. The video also explains the processes of primaries and caucuses, the role of interest groups, and the complexities of campaign finance, including significant court cases like Citizens United.

What is the primary factor influencing political socialization?

• Media

• Religion

• Family

• Education

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a scientific poll?

• Random sample

• Biased wording

• Large sample size

• Representative sample

Which group is more likely to vote Democrat based on religious affiliation?

• Jews

• Evangelical Protestants

• Mormons

• Catholics

What is a key belief of conservatives regarding government involvement?

• Less government involvement

• More government regulation

• Support for affirmative action

• Increased social welfare

What is a criticism of the Electoral College system?

• It is based on proportional representation

• It allows direct voting for the president

• It can result in a president winning without the popular vote

• It is too democratic

Which of the following is NOT a linkage institution?

• Elections

• Media

• Supreme Court

• Interest groups

What role does the media play as a linkage institution?

• Providing financial support to candidates

• Creating laws

• Setting the public agenda

• Electing officials

What is the difference between soft money and hard money in campaign finance?

• Soft money is limited, hard money is unlimited

• Soft money is unlimited, hard money is limited

• Both are unlimited

• Both are limited

Which court case challenged the limits on campaign finance as a First Amendment issue?

• Buckley v. Valeo

• Roe v. Wade

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Citizens United v. FEC

What is the primary goal of interest groups?

• Passing specific policies

• Regulating businesses

• Electing candidates

• Providing public services