Questions and Answers
Which political ideology favors traditional American values, respect for authority, law and order, and national defense?
Conservative
Which political ideology favors an active government role in the economy and promoting equality?
Liberal
Which aspect is a key part of American political culture that emphasizes individuals taking responsibility for themselves and their decisions?
Individualism
Which political ideology favors very limited government and promotes individual freedom that should only be limited when it impedes on another person’s rights?
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Which aspect is a key part of American political culture that emphasizes a market-based economy with some regulation, allowing people to choose what to buy, sell, and produce?
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What is the Impressionable Age Hypothesis in the context of political socialization?
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Which factor is not considered a source of political socialization?
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How do lifecycle effects influence political attitudes?
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What characterizes the political attitudes of Millennials compared to previous generations?
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Study Notes
Political Ideologies
- Conservatism favors traditional American values, respect for authority, law and order, and national defense.
- Liberalism favors an active government role in the economy and promoting equality.
American Political Culture
- Individualism emphasizes individuals taking responsibility for themselves and their decisions.
- Capitalism emphasizes a market-based economy with some regulation, allowing people to choose what to buy, sell, and produce.
Political Socialization
- The Impressionable Age Hypothesis suggests that people's political attitudes are shaped during their impressionable years (18-30).
- Genetics is not considered a source of political socialization.
- Lifecycle effects influence political attitudes as people's views change as they move through life stages (e.g., from youth to adulthood).
- Millennials' political attitudes are characterized by being more liberal, tolerant, and open to change compared to previous generations.
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