WorksheetsAP Gov - Topic 4.2 - FAC (Master Copy)
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which of the following is a major influence on an individual's political ideology?
Weather conditions
Family and educational background
The number of pets one has
Favorite color
Which factor does NOT directly influence an individual's political ideology?
Religious beliefs
Favorite sports team
Educational attainment
Socioeconomic status
Which of the following best exemplifies the influence of educational background on political ideology?
Higher education has no correlation with political beliefs
Individuals with higher education levels tend to be more conservative
Individuals with higher education levels tend to be more liberal
Only individuals with education in political science have clear political ideologies
What is the role of media in shaping public opinion?
It has no role; people form opinions independently of media influence
It provides a platform for public debate and discussion, influencing opinions and ideologies
It only reports public opinion without influencing it
It serves to enforce government policies
What are agencies of socialization?
The Department of American Socialization (DAS)
The Agencies for Social and Economic development
The family, school, religion, and other social institutions that transmit values from one generation to the next
All the above
The process by which one develops political beliefs is known as
political ideology
political socialization
party identification
stratification
Which of the following groups is most influential in the development of an individual's political attitudes and values?
the family
peers
the media
school
How does globalization impact the political culture of the United States?
Globalization increases interconnectedness, influences policy decisions, and shapes public opinion through exposure to diverse perspectives.
Globalization decreases political participation
Globalization leads to isolationism in political culture
Globalization has no impact on political culture
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates political socialization?
The government establishes a tax policy benefiting lower-income families.
A young teenager hears her parents discussing politics around the dinner table, which influences her own views.
A citizen serves on a jury and receives training on how to apply the law.
A suspect is informed of his rights by an officer who is about to interrogate him.
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
What are several modes of socialization?
Family
Friends
Pets
Social Media
School
The following is least likely to influence political socialization.
Your gender
The church you attend once a week
That both your parents are Republicans
The age at which you passed your driver's exam
Which of the following is the LEAST likely agent of political socialization?
a teacher
a parent
a religious leader
a US Senator
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
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
