The OG Opinions
This core belief emphasizes that individuals are responsible for their own success.
What is individualism?
After experiencing a major national crisis, a voter changes their political views about government power. This demonstrates this broader process.
What is political socialization?
This type of poll measures public opinion on an issue at a single point in time.
What is an opinion poll?
This ideology generally supports more government involvement in the economy.
What is liberalism?
This type of policy involves changing tax rates and government spending decisions to influence the economy.
What is fiscal policy?
A government official is prosecuted for breaking the law, demonstrating that no one is above it. This reflects this principle.
What is the rule of law?
A teenager adopts the same political party identification as their parents. This reflects the influence of this agent.
What is family?
Voters are asked who they voted for as they leave polling stations on Election Day. This is this type of poll.
What is an exit poll?
A policymaker argues for lower taxes and fewer business regulations. This reflects this ideology.
What is conservatism?
The central bank raises interest rates to slow inflation. This is an example of this type of policy.
What is monetary policy?
A student argues that everyone should have access to the same education opportunities, even if outcomes differ. This reflects this core value.
What is equality of opportunity?
People who grew up during a major economic recession tend to support more government intervention. This is an example of these effects.
What are generational effects?
A campaign conducts a poll early in the race to determine initial voter support. This is this type of poll.
What is a benchmark poll?
A voter believes government should stay out of both economic and personal decisions as much as possible. This reflects this ideology.
What is libertarianism?
During a recession, the government increases spending to stimulate the economy. This reflects this economic theory.
What is Keynesian economics?
A policymaker supports reducing regulations so businesses can operate freely in the market. This reflects this value.
What is free enterprise?
A person becomes more conservative about taxes as they begin earning more income later in life. This reflects these effects.
What are life cycle effects?
A news organization surveys voters weekly to see how opinions change during a campaign. This is this type of poll.
What is a tracking poll?
A candidate supports expanding healthcare programs and increasing federal involvement. This aligns with this party.
What is the Democratic Party?
A government cuts taxes to encourage businesses to invest and produce more goods. This reflects this economic approach.
What is supply-side economics?
Two voters disagree about whether the government should regulate businesses more strictly. This disagreement is best explained by differences in these.
What are political values/beliefs?
This is now considered the chief source of information among those under the age of 30.
What is media/social media/mass media?
When creating polls, the poll should be representative of the entire population. This set of numbers represents a good sample size for a poll.
What are 1,000-1,500 people?
A candidate campaigns on reducing the size of government and lowering taxes. This aligns with this party.
What is the Republican Party?
This institution adjusts interest rates to influence inflation and employment.
What is the Federal Reserve System?