Political Socialization
The process through which people develop their political beliefs and values is called this.
What is political socialziation?
A survey designed to measure the opinions of a population is called this.
What is a poll?
Writing to a member of Congress, volunteering for a campaign, and attending a political rally are examples of this.
What is political participation?
This ideology generally favors a larger government role in promoting economic and social equality.
This term describes the process of choosing which issues or topics receive attention in the media.
What is agenda setting?
Family, schools, peers, and the media are examples of these influences on political beliefs.
What are agents/factors of political socialization?
This type of sample gives every member of the population an equal chance of being selected.
What is a random sample?
A person chooses not to vote because they believe their individual vote will not make a difference. This reflects what concept?
What is political efficacy?
This ideology generally favors limited government, lower taxes, and greater individual responsibility.
What is conservatism?
When the media presents an issue in a particular way that influences how people understand it, this is called this.
What is framing?
This agent of socialization is often considered the most influential in shaping a person's political attitudes.
What is family?
A poll consistently produces results that are different from the true views of the population because the sample is not representative. What problem does this demonstrate?
What is sampling bias?
People with higher levels of education and income tend to participate politically at higher rates. This is an example of how these factors influence political participation.
What are socioeconomic factors?
A candidate supports increasing taxes on high-income Americans to fund programs designed to reduce economic inequality. This position is generally associated with which party?
What is the democrats?
A journalist writes an article arguing that the government should increase funding for public education. What type of journalism is this?
What is investigate journalism?
A person's political beliefs may be influenced by their age, education, income, religion, race, and gender. These characteristics are known as this.
What are demographics?
This term refers to the range of uncertainty associated with a poll's results.
What is margin of error?
What is the most common type of political participation?
A candidate supports reducing federal regulations on businesses and lowering corporate taxes to encourage economic growth. This position is generally associated with which party?
What are republicans?
During a presidential election, news organizations focus heavily on which candidate is ahead in the polls, who is gaining or losing support, and which candidate has the best chance of winning. Rather than discussing the candidates' policies, the coverage focuses primarily on the competition. What type of journalism is this?
What is horse race journalism?
A major event such as the Great Depression, September 11, or the COVID-19 pandemic can influence the political attitudes of an entire generation. This is an example of what?
What is generational political socialization?
This is the first official survey taken by a political candidate before or at the very beginning of a campaign. It establishes a baseline measurement of public opinion.
List 5 ways people can participate in politics
Voting
Protesting
Contact elected official
Volunteering
Running for office
amonst others
A third-party candidate gains significant support during a presidential election but is unlikely to win the Electoral College. The candidate attracts voters who are dissatisfied with both major parties and brings attention to issues that the major parties have largely ignored. What is one important function of third parties demonstrated by this scenario?
What is introducing new ideas/issues into the political debate and providing an alternative to the major parties?
This type of journalism sensationalizes news, dramatacizes headlines, and exaggerates facts designed to capture attention and boost sales rather than report objective truth
What is yellow journalism?