Questions and Answers
Which of the following is not an agent of political socialization?
How are most attitudes formed?
In childhood, based on early childhood experiences
_____ political content is given by a media source that lets the reader/viewer know upfront there is political bias/position.
Overt
What is the Bradley effect?
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Which is not a part of scientific poll design?
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What do you think of a poll stating Hillary Clinton will receive 43% of the vote with an 8% error margin?
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Why do pollsters interview random people throughout the country when trying to project which candidate will win a presidential election?
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How have changes in technology made polling more difficult?
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Why are social policies controversial?
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Which factor affects congressional approval ratings most?
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Which institution has the highest average public approval ratings?
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Why might one branch's approval ratings be higher than another's?
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When are social and economic issues more likely to cause polarization in public opinion?
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How do polls affect presidential elections?
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Presidential approval ratings ___ over a president's time in office.
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Which body of government is least susceptible to public opinion polls?
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Why would House of Representatives members be more likely than the president to follow public opinion?
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How do the media use public opinion polls during election season?
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Study Notes
Political Socialization
- Family members, religious leaders, and teachers are significant agents of political socialization; US senators are not.
Attitude Formation
- Most attitudes are formed during childhood, influenced by early experiences.
Media Influence
- Overt political content is explicitly biased, informing readers or viewers of a source's political position.
Bradley Effect
- The Bradley effect describes a discrepancy where individuals claim they will vote for a candidate but ultimately do not.
Poll Design
- Leading questions are not part of scientific poll design; valid polls utilize random and representative samples with a low margin of error.
Poll Validity
- A poll indicating Hillary Clinton at 43% with an 8% margin of error is considered reliable and acceptable.
Importance of Random Sampling
- Randomly interviewing diverse individuals ensures accurate projections for presidential elections, preventing sample bias.
Technological Challenges in Polling
- Technology complicates polling due to potential misunderstandings online, non-responses to unknown calls, and possibilities of multiple votes from individuals with several emails.
Controversy of Social Policies
- Social policies spark controversy as they necessitate balance between the rights and liberties of various groups.
Congressional Approval Ratings
- Domestic events primarily influence congressional approval ratings.
Public Approval Ratings
- The Supreme Court holds the highest average public approval ratings among government institutions.
Branch Approval Ratings
- Disparities in approval ratings between government branches are influenced by public perception of their advocacy for individual beliefs.
Polarization in Public Opinion
- Social and economic issues may polarize the public when they balance two contentious concerns, like limited budgets versus personal financial needs.
Polls and Presidential Elections
- Polls determine leading candidates and guide media interviews during election seasons.
Presidential Approval Trends
- Approval ratings for presidents typically decline over their time in office.
Public Opinion and Government Bodies
- The Supreme Court is the government body least affected by public opinion polls.
House of Representatives and Public Opinion
- House members are more likely to align with public opinion due to their frequent election cycles and the need for campaign funding and support.
Media and Polls
- During election seasons, media outlets utilize public opinion polls to identify leading candidates and determine whom to interview based on voter interest.
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