Political Socialization
What is political socialization?
The process by which people develop their political beliefs and values.
What is ideology?
A set of beliefs about politics and government
What is a political event?
A major occurrence that affects government or public opinion.
What is a public opinion poll?
A survey measuring people’s views on issues.
What does a trend in data show?
A general pattern over time.
What is the most influential agent of political socialization?
Family
Do people’s political beliefs usually stay the same or change over time?
They can change over time.
Give an example of a political event that can influence ideology.
Elections, wars, economic crises, protests.
What is a random sample?
A sample where everyone has an equal chance of being selected.
If 60% support a policy and margin of error is ±3, what is the range?
57% to 63%.
Name two agents of Political socialization besides family
School, media, peers, religion (any two)
What is one reason someone might change their political views?
Life experiences (job, education, relationships, etc.).
How can a war influence political beliefs?
It can increase patriotism or cause distrust in government.
Why is sample size important?
Larger samples are more accurate.
What type of graph is best for showing change over time?
Line graph.
How does school influence political beliefs?
It teaches civic values like patriotism, voting, and government structure.
How does age affect political ideology?
People may become more conservative or stable as they get older.
What is a realigning event?
A major event that shifts party loyalty and political beliefs.
What is sampling bias?
When a sample does not represent the population.
What is an exit poll?
A survey of voters taken right after they vote.
How does media shape political socialization?
It influences opinions by shaping what information people see and how issues are presented.
What is generational replacement?
When older generations are replaced by younger ones with different beliefs.
How can economic crises affect ideology?
People may support more government intervention or change party support.
What is the margin of error?
The amount results may differ from the true population opinion.
Why might polls be inaccurate?
Bias, small sample, wording of questions, or people not answering honestly.