American Attitudes about government/politics
Conservative
Which ideology favors order over liberties?
The process of developing political beliefs
What is political socialization?
Silent Generation
Which generation experienced WWII and the Great Depression?
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What is the margin of error considered reliable in polling?
Liberal
Which ideology supports Keynesian economics?
Laws apply equally to all, including leaders
What does Rule of Law ensure?
Family
Which factor most influences political beliefs in childhood?
Vietnam War and Civil Rights Movement
What major events shaped Baby Boomers' ideology?
A biased poll that influences opinions
What is a push poll?
16th Amendment (1913)
What amendment authorized income tax collection?
Free Enterprise
What economic principle is associated with laissez-faire?
Through regional traits like lifestyle and education
How does geography influence political beliefs?
Generation X
Which generation is known for environmental activism?
A90% (2001) → 29% (2008)
What was George W. Bush’s approval rating post-9/11 vs. post-recession?
Government spending and taxation
What is fiscal policy concerned with?
Liberal
Which ideology supports equality of opportunity through government policy?
Exposure to foreign values and economies
How does globalization affect political ideology?
9/11 and the Great Recession
What events influenced Millennials’ political views?
Discrepancy between poll results and actual votes for minority candidates
What is the Bradley Effect?
Monetary policy and currency supply
What does the Federal Reserve manage?
Individual interests over group interests
What does individualism prioritize?
Church or volunteer groups
What is an example of a social environment influencing beliefs?
Changes in beliefs due to aging and life stages
What are lifecycle effects?
Support shifts to the leading candidate in polls
What is the Bandwagon Effect?
refers to how important or prominent an issue is to a particular group or political party.
what is saliency?