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AP Gov - Topic 4.2 - FAC (Master Copy)

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is a major influence on an individual's political ideology?

a)

Weather conditions

b)

Family and educational background

c)

The number of pets one has

d)

Favorite color

2.

Which factor does NOT directly influence an individual's political ideology?

a)

Religious beliefs

b)

Favorite sports team

c)

Educational attainment

d)

Socioeconomic status

3.

Which of the following best exemplifies the influence of educational background on political ideology?

a)

Higher education has no correlation with political beliefs

b)

Individuals with higher education levels tend to be more conservative

c)

Individuals with higher education levels tend to be more liberal

d)

Only individuals with education in political science have clear political ideologies

4.

What is the role of media in shaping public opinion?

a)

It has no role; people form opinions independently of media influence

b)

It provides a platform for public debate and discussion, influencing opinions and ideologies

c)

It only reports public opinion without influencing it

d)

It serves to enforce government policies

5.

What are agencies of socialization?

a)

The Department of American Socialization (DAS)

b)

The Agencies for Social and Economic development

c)

The family, school, religion, and other social institutions that transmit values from one generation to the next

d)

All the above

6.

The process by which one develops political beliefs is known as

a)

political ideology

b)

political socialization

c)

party identification

d)

stratification

7.

Which of the following groups is most influential in the development of an individual's political attitudes and values?

a)

the family

b)

peers

c)

the media

d)

school

8.

How does globalization impact the political culture of the United States?

a)

Globalization increases interconnectedness, influences policy decisions, and shapes public opinion through exposure to diverse perspectives.

b)

Globalization decreases political participation

c)

Globalization leads to isolationism in political culture

d)

Globalization has no impact on political culture

9.

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates political socialization?

a)

The government establishes a tax policy benefiting lower-income families.

b)

A young teenager hears her parents discussing politics around the dinner table, which influences her own views.

c)

A citizen serves on a jury and receives training on how to apply the law.

d)

A suspect is informed of his rights by an officer who is about to interrogate him.

10.

When a child’s parents both identify strongly with the same political party, the child will most likely

a)

identify with the opposing party

b)

identify with the parents’ party

c)

have a low sense of political efficacy

d)

become an independent rather than a party identifier

e)

become alienated from the political system

11.

What are several modes of socialization?

a)

Family

b)

Friends

c)

Pets

d)

Social Media

e)

School

12.

The following is least likely to influence political socialization.

a)

Your gender

b)

The church you attend once a week

c)

That both your parents are Republicans

d)

The age at which you passed your driver's exam

13.

Which of the following is the LEAST likely agent of political socialization?

a)

a teacher

b)

a parent

c)

a religious leader

d)

a US Senator

14.

Peers are least likely to influence our political views

a)

when we are in high school

b)

when we are preschool age and below

c)

when we are in college

d)

during adulthood

15.

What role do schools often play in political socialization?

a)

They teach patriotism and symbols

b)

They play no role

c)

They teach us to become fiscally liberal

d)

They teach us to become Libertarians