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The process by which individuals acquire their political opinions is called?
The process by which individuals acquire their political opinions is called?
- Popular culture
- Social communication
- Political socialization (correct)
- Political assimilation
- Socio-economic change
Libertarians are opposed to governmental intervention in?
Libertarians are opposed to governmental intervention in?
- Only with regard to affirmative action
- Neither the social nor the economic spheres
- The social sphere, but not the economic sphere
- Both the economic and social spheres (correct)
- The economic but not the social sphere
A person who favors government intervention in both social and economic affairs is a(n)?
A person who favors government intervention in both social and economic affairs is a(n)?
- Libertarian
- Social conservative
- Liberal
- Economic conservative
- Populist (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a primary socializing agent?
Which of the following is NOT a primary socializing agent?
Sources of polling error can include?
Sources of polling error can include?
Party identification refers to?
Party identification refers to?
Change in party identification is uncommon and is almost always a consequence of?
Change in party identification is uncommon and is almost always a consequence of?
The policy of affirmative action arose when?
The policy of affirmative action arose when?
In general, public opinion?
In general, public opinion?
A general belief about the role and purpose of government is called?
A general belief about the role and purpose of government is called?
Conventional forms of political participation include all of the following EXCEPT?
Conventional forms of political participation include all of the following EXCEPT?
Compared with U.S. citizens of higher incomes, those of lower incomes are?
Compared with U.S. citizens of higher incomes, those of lower incomes are?
Robert Putnam argues in 'Bowling Alone' that?
Robert Putnam argues in 'Bowling Alone' that?
When the nation was founded, who was eligible to vote?
When the nation was founded, who was eligible to vote?
In the United States, the primary responsibility for registration of the individual voter rests with the?
In the United States, the primary responsibility for registration of the individual voter rests with the?
Voter turnout is LOWEST in which age group?
Voter turnout is LOWEST in which age group?
States with the most restrictive voter registration laws also have?
States with the most restrictive voter registration laws also have?
The frequency of elections in the United States reduces voter turnout by?
The frequency of elections in the United States reduces voter turnout by?
Eighteen, nineteen, and twenty-year-old Americans were granted the right to vote by the passage of the __________ Amendment.
Eighteen, nineteen, and twenty-year-old Americans were granted the right to vote by the passage of the __________ Amendment.
Regular voters tend to be characterized by a?
Regular voters tend to be characterized by a?
Proportional representation systems encourage the formation of smaller parties by enabling parties to?
Proportional representation systems encourage the formation of smaller parties by enabling parties to?
The most recent party realignment had a realigning election in?
The most recent party realignment had a realigning election in?
The history of democratic government is virtually synonymous with the history of?
The history of democratic government is virtually synonymous with the history of?
The Civil Rights Act of 1968 addressed?
The Civil Rights Act of 1968 addressed?
The winner-take-all system is also known as the ________ system.
The winner-take-all system is also known as the ________ system.
The major reason for the persistence of the American two-party system is?
The major reason for the persistence of the American two-party system is?
All of the following are characteristic of a party realignment EXCEPT?
All of the following are characteristic of a party realignment EXCEPT?
Political parties serve to?
Political parties serve to?
The MOST obvious sign of the party realignment of recent decades has been the strong tendency of?
The MOST obvious sign of the party realignment of recent decades has been the strong tendency of?
Which of the following represents the greatest blow to the organizational strength of U.S. parties?
Which of the following represents the greatest blow to the organizational strength of U.S. parties?
Economic groups have an advantage over noneconomic groups because?
Economic groups have an advantage over noneconomic groups because?
Some groups pursue collective goods. A collective good is one that?
Some groups pursue collective goods. A collective good is one that?
An interest group that focuses on policy benefits for senior citizens would be an example of?
An interest group that focuses on policy benefits for senior citizens would be an example of?
A basic reason for the existence of so many interest groups in the United States is?
A basic reason for the existence of so many interest groups in the United States is?
The most fully organized interests are those that have which of the following as their primary purpose?
The most fully organized interests are those that have which of the following as their primary purpose?
A flaw in pluralism theory is the fact that?
A flaw in pluralism theory is the fact that?
PACs tend to contribute the most money to?
PACs tend to contribute the most money to?
Another name for an interest group is?
Another name for an interest group is?
Citizens' interest groups are distinguished from economic interest groups by the fact that?
Citizens' interest groups are distinguished from economic interest groups by the fact that?
The term iron triangle refers to?
The term iron triangle refers to?
Study Notes
Political Socialization and Opinions
- Political socialization is the process of acquiring political opinions.
- Libertarians advocate against government intervention in both economic and social spheres.
- Populists favor significant government intervention across social and economic activities.
Socializing Agents and Polling
- Peers are not regarded as primary socializing agents, unlike family, school, and church.
- Sources of polling error include unrepresentative samples, question wording, order, and lack of respondent knowledge.
Party Identification and Change
- Party identification is defined as an emotional attachment to a political party.
- Changes in party identification are rare, often stemming from major upheaval.
- The policy of affirmative action emerged from the recognition that legal measures alone were insufficient for equal opportunities.
Public Opinion and Political Ideologies
- Public opinion sets limits on governmental actions rather than directly determining them.
- Ideology represents a general belief regarding the role and purpose of government.
Political Participation
- Conventional political participation includes voting, campaigning, and lobbying, while violent protests are not conventional.
- Voter turnout is significantly lower among younger age groups compared to older citizens.
- Individuals are primarily responsible for their voter registration in the U.S.
Election Dynamics and Systems
- States with strict voter registration laws tend to have lower turnout rates.
- Frequent elections can decrease turnout due to the increased effort required from voters.
- The Twenty-Sixth Amendment granted voting rights to 18- to 20-year-olds.
Characteristics of Voters
- Regular voters often exhibit a strong sense of civic duty.
- Proportional representation systems enable smaller parties to secure legislative seats without needing a majority of votes.
Party Realignment and Political Parties
- The most recent party realignment did not have a distinct realigning election.
- Political parties have historically played a critical role in democratic governance.
- The South's recent trend to vote Republican indicates significant political shifts.
Interest Groups and Their Influence
- Economic interest groups typically have an advantage due to better financial resources compared to noneconomic groups.
- A collective good is one that cannot be selectively granted or denied; it must be available for all.
- Citizens' interest groups differ from economic groups as their members do not receive direct economic benefits from their goals.
Power Dynamics and PACs
- PACs most commonly contribute funds to incumbents to leverage established influence.
- The term "iron triangle" describes a stable relationship between bureaucrats, legislators, and lobbyists focusing on specific interests.
General Notes on Political Dynamics
- Interest groups proliferate in the U.S. due to federalism, free association, and a wide range of societal interests.
- Pluralism theory has a flaw: it often overlooks the disproportionate influence of well-organized groups over underrepresented interests.
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