Core Values
How does limited government relate to checks and balances?
What is it ensures no branch becomes too powerful under the Constitution?
What is political socialization and why is it important?
What is the process of learning political values, shaping civic participation?
How do lifecycle effects influence political views?
What is people becoming more conservative with age due to life experiences, and the younger generation valuing democratic values as it is socially relevant at this point in time.
How do liberals and conservatives differ on taxation/regulation?
What is liberals support higher taxes on wealthy and more regulation; conservatives prefer tax cuts and deregulation?
How can polls be manipulated?
What is through biased wording or unrepresentative samples?
How does individualism influence economic policy views?
What is support for personal responsibility and less government interference?
How did 9/11 shape American views on surveillance?
What is increased support for national security measures?
What is a generational effect? Give an example.
What is historical impact shaping a generation, like Baby Boomers and post-WWII optimism?
Compare liberal, conservative, and libertarian government roles.
What is liberals favor active gov't, conservatives prefer limited gov't, libertarians want minimal gov't?
Benefits and limits of exit polls?
What is early insight but not always accurate?
How does rule of law limit government power?
What is by ensuring laws apply equally and prevent abuse of power
How did COVID-19 shape political attitudes?
What is increased polarization over government health policies?
What is globalization and its effects
What is increased cultural exchange but also backlash like protectionism and xenophobia and racism
What policies do libertarians support and why?
What is reduced taxes, fewer laws, and maximum personal freedom?
Benefits and limits of tracking polls?
What is show trends over time but small changes may be exaggerated?
What is equality of opportunity in education?
What is providing access to education regardless of background?
How did the Vietnam War affect public trust in government?
What is it led to significant public skepticism?
How do Millennials differ from Boomers politically?
What is Millennials lean progressive; Boomers more conservative on social issues?
Summarize three Democratic Party platform points.
What are expanding healthcare, climate change action, and LGBTQ+ rights?
What is conventional political participation?
What is voting, campaigning, and contacting officials?
What are the five core political values shared by Americans
What are individualism, rule of law, equality of opportunity, free enterprise, and limited government?
Name five major agents of political socialization.
What are family, school, religion, peers, and media?
How does globalization influence views on trade/immigration?
What is support for open trade vs. fear of job loss or cultural change?
Summarize three Republican Party platform points.
What are lower taxes, gun rights, and border security?
What is unconventional political participation?
What is protests, civil disobedience, or boycotts?