Political Ideologies
What political ideology generally supports a larger government role in economic regulation and social welfare?
What is liberalism?
What is the term for a poll conducted on election day to predict the outcome before official results?
What is an exit poll?
What is the term for a person who actively participates in the political process?
What is a civic participant or activist
What is the process through which individuals acquire their political beliefs and values?
What is political socialization?
Liberals typically support increased spending on what type of programs?
What are social welfare programs?
What political ideology emphasizes free markets, limited government, and individual liberties?
What is conservatism?
What is the term for a sample that accurately reflects the characteristics of the population being studied?
What is a representative sample?
What is the most common form of political participation in the United States?
What is voting?
What is the most influential agent of political socialization?
What is family?
Conservatives often advocate for lower taxes and what kind of economic approach?
What is free-market capitalism?
Which ideology advocates for minimal government intervention and emphasizes individual autonomy?
What is libertarianism?
What type of polling error occurs when some groups are underrepresented in a survey sample?
What is a sampling error?
What is a group of people who work together to influence government policies and decisions?
What is an interest group?
How do schools influence political socialization?
What is teaching civic knowledge and values?
Libertarians are most likely to oppose restrictions on what kind of freedoms?
What are personal and economic freedoms?
What term refers to individuals who combine conservative economic views with liberal social views?
What are moderates (or centrists)?
What method is used to select individuals randomly for a survey to ensure each has an equal chance of being chosen?
What is random sampling?
What is the term for direct contact with legislators to influence their decisions?
What is lobying?
What is the role of mass media in political socialization?
What is shaping public opinion and informing citizens?
What is one issue where liberals and libertarians might agree?
What is supporting civil liberties (e.g., LGBTQ+ rights or privacy)?
What ideology supports government control of major industries and seeks to address wealth inequality?
What is socialism?
What is the margin of error in a poll and why is it important?
What is the range within which poll results may vary,
indicating accuracy?
What Supreme Court case ruled that campaign contributions are a form of free speech?
What is Citizens United v. FEC (2010)?
How do peer groups influence political beliefs?
What is reinforcing or challenging existing ideologies?
How do conservatives and liberals differ on environmental regulation?
Why do conservatives favor fewer regulations, while liberals support stricter measures?