Unit 4

Question 1

What is Political Socialization?

Answer 1

How people form political opinions

Influenced by family, school, peers, and media

Question 2

What are Core Values?

Answer 2

Widely shared beliefs

Examples include liberty, individualism, and equality of opportunity

Question 3

What is the Generational Effect?

Answer 3

Events that shape a generation’s views

Example: 9/11 influenced views on security

Question 4

What is the Lifecycle Effect?

Answer 4

How political attitudes change with age

Young people tend to be more liberal

Question 5

What does Globalization refer to in the context of politics?

Answer 5

Influence of global connections on culture and politics

Example: Global news shaping views on climate change

Question 6

What is Public Opinion?

Answer 6

How people feel about issues or candidates

Measured in polls

Question 7

What is Scientific Polling?

Answer 7

Random sample + neutral questions + margin of error

Organizations like Pew Research and Gallup conduct these polls

Question 8

What is Liberal Ideology?

Answer 8

Believes government should help solve problems

Supports welfare and higher taxes on the wealthy

Question 9

What is Conservative Ideology?

Answer 9

Believes in limited government and personal responsibility

Supports lower taxes and less regulation

Question 10

What is Libertarian Ideology?

Answer 10

Believes in minimal government in both economy and personal life

Opposes gun control and favors low taxes

Question 11

What is Fiscal Policy?

Answer 11

Government’s use of taxes and spending

Examples include stimulus checks and infrastructure bills

Question 12

What is Monetary Policy?

Answer 12

Controlled by the Federal Reserve; affects interest rates and money supply

Example: Raising rates to fight inflation

Question 13

What is a Party Platform?

Answer 13

Official stance of a political party

Example: Democratic Party supports climate action

Question 14

What is Ideological Polarization?

Answer 14

Growing division between parties and views

Example: Liberal vs. conservative media bubbles

Question 15

Freebie

Answer 15

Yippee

Question 16

What is the most influential factor in shaping political views?

Answer 16

Family

Kids often adopt parents’ party ID

Question 17

What role does school play in political socialization?

Answer 17

Teaches civic responsibility

Learning about the Constitution

Question 18

How can peers influence political views?

Answer 18

Friend groups talking about politics

Especially influential in youth

Question 19

What is the role of media in shaping political views?

Answer 19

Shapes how people view issues

Includes social media and cable news

Question 20

How is religion often tied to political beliefs?

Answer 20

Often tied to social issues

Example: Evangelical Christians = conservative

Question 21

How does geography affect political leanings?

Answer 21

Region affects political leanings

Urban = liberal; rural = conservative

Question 22

What impact do major events have on the national mindset?

Answer 22

Impact national mindset

Examples: COVID-19, 9/11, 2008 recession

Question 23

What is random sampling in polling?

Answer 23

Everyone has an equal chance of being chosen

Random sampling ensures that the sample represents the larger population accurately.

Question 24

What is the typical sample size for national polls?

Answer 24

Usually 1,000+

A larger sample size helps to improve the accuracy of the poll results.

Question 25

What is meant by neutral questions in polling?

Answer 25

No bias in wording ## Footnote Neutral questions prevent influencing respondents' answers and ensure valid results.

Question 26

What is an acceptable margin of error for polls?

Answer 26

Typically ±3% ## Footnote A margin of error indicates the range within which the true value likely falls.

Question 27

What is the liberal stance on taxes for the wealthy?

Answer 27

Raise taxes on wealthy ## Footnote This approach aims to address income inequality and fund public services.

Question 28

What is the general tax policy for all citizens?

Answer 28

Lower taxes for all ## Footnote This policy is often associated with stimulating economic growth.

Question 29

What is the libertarian goal regarding the elimination of taxes?

Answer 29

Eliminate most taxes ## Footnote This perspective often aligns with libertarian economic principles.

Question 30

What is the liberal preferred government role in the economy?

Answer 30

Active role, regulate ## Footnote This viewpoint supports government intervention to promote economic stability.

Question 31

What is the conservative stance on government regulation?

Answer 31

Limited regulation ## Footnote This approach balances regulation with free market principles.

Question 32

What is the cons view on government involvement in the economy?

Answer 32

Minimal involvement ## Footnote This position advocates for free market solutions without government interference.

Question 33

What healthcare system do liberal proponents support?

Answer 33

Support public options ## Footnote This option aims to provide universal healthcare access.

Question 34

What is the preference regarding the healthcare system? | Conservative

Answer 34

Prefer private system ## Footnote This approach emphasizes individual choice and competition among providers.

Question 35

What is the desired healthcare framework? | libertarian?

Answer 35

Want market-based healthcare ## Footnote This perspective promotes privatization and consumer-driven healthcare solutions.

Question 36

What is the stance on funding for public schools?

Answer 36

Support funding public schools ## Footnote This reflects an investment in public education and equal opportunities.

Question 37

What educational policy do supporters advocate for?

Answer 37

Support vouchers, school choice ## Footnote This allows parents to choose schools for their children, often including private options.

Question 38

What is the emphasis on parental control in education?

Answer 38

Support parental control ## Footnote This stance prioritizes parents' rights in making educational decisions for their children.

Question 39

What is the position on social issues like abortion and LGBTQ+ rights? | liberal

Answer 39

Support abortion rights, LGBTQ+ rights ## Footnote This reflects a commitment to personal freedoms and social justice.

Question 40

What values are emphasized in social issues? | conservative

Answer 40

More traditional values ## Footnote This perspective often holds conservative views on social and family matters.

Question 41

What is the stance on personal freedoms regarding social issues? ## Footnote lib

Answer 41

Personal freedom on most issues ## Footnote This viewpoint advocates for individual liberty and autonomy in personal choices.

Question 42

What is the position on gun rights? ## Footnote lib

Answer 42

Favor more regulation ## Footnote This stance seeks to implement measures to reduce gun violence.

Question 43

What does the protection of the 2nd Amendment entail?

Answer 43

Right to bear arms ## Footnote This approach emphasizes the right to bear arms without excessive restrictions.

Question 44

What is the view on restrictions regarding firearms? ## Footnote cons

Answer 44

Minimal restrictions ## Footnote This perspective supports limited governmental control over gun ownership.

Question 45

What is the environmental policy preference? ## Footnote lib

Answer 45

Favor strong protections ## Footnote This reflects a commitment to environmental sustainability and conservation.

Question 46

# ?? What is the preferred solution for environmental issues?

Answer 46

Prefer market solutions ## Footnote This approach advocates for economic incentives to address environmental challenges.

Question 47

What is the stance on environmental regulation? | cons

Answer 47

Oppose regulation ## Footnote This view favors voluntary measures over governmental mandates in addressing environmental concerns.