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What is the primary role of family in political socialization?
What is the primary role of family in political socialization?
- Assuming official authority without questioning
- Encouraging ignorance about the political system
- Instilling prevailing values of the socio-political system (correct)
- Promoting rebellion against the political system
Which of the following is NOT an agent of political socialization?
Which of the following is NOT an agent of political socialization?
- Peers
- Religion
- Mass media
- Employers (correct)
What is one of the functions of political socialization mentioned in the text?
What is one of the functions of political socialization mentioned in the text?
- Promoting rebellion against authority
- Discouraging citizen participation
- Encouraging lawlessness
- Instilling values of the political system (correct)
Which group is responsible for perpetuating a society's political culture?
Which group is responsible for perpetuating a society's political culture?
What is the main purpose of supporting the political system, as mentioned in the text?
What is the main purpose of supporting the political system, as mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is a secondary agent of political socialization?
Which of the following is a secondary agent of political socialization?
What distinguishes the 'how' from the 'what' of the government in the context of public policy?
What distinguishes the 'how' from the 'what' of the government in the context of public policy?
According to Utilitarianism, how is 'good' typically equated?
According to Utilitarianism, how is 'good' typically equated?
What is the primary focus of Public Policy?
What is the primary focus of Public Policy?
How is a Decision defined based on the text?
How is a Decision defined based on the text?
In what way does Utility measure satisfaction?
In what way does Utility measure satisfaction?
What does the Principle of Social Utility evaluate?
What does the Principle of Social Utility evaluate?
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Study Notes
Political Socialization
- The primary role of family in political socialization is to introduce children to political values, beliefs, and attitudes.
- Family is considered a primary agent of political socialization.
Agents of Political Socialization
- The following are agents of political socialization: family, schools, media, peers, and political parties.
- The government is NOT an agent of political socialization.
Functions of Political Socialization
- One of the functions of political socialization is to support the political system.
Political Culture
- The group responsible for perpetuating a society's political culture is the community.
Purpose of Supporting the Political System
- The main purpose of supporting the political system is to ensure its stability and continuity.
Secondary Agents of Political Socialization
- Peers are a secondary agent of political socialization.
Public Policy
- The 'how' of government refers to the process and structures, whereas the 'what' refers to the policies and decisions made.
- The primary focus of Public Policy is the 'what' of government, i.e., the policies and decisions made.
Utilitarianism
- According to Utilitarianism, 'good' is typically equated with the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people.
Decision-Making
- A Decision is defined as a choice made from available options.
Utility
- Utility measures satisfaction by the amount of happiness or pleasure derived from a particular action or decision.
- The Principle of Social Utility evaluates whether a decision or action promotes the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people.
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