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Explain how a person's political preferences differ from their political ideology. Which one do you believe is more useful in a public opinion poll? Why?

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While political ideology refers to the p...

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Based on the ideas of political scientist Walter Lippmann, why is it important for the public to be informed about politics?


A) An uninformed public means that public opinion generally lacks any real value.
B) In order to have access to the right to vote, a person must demonstrate an understanding of politics.
C) Elected officials only pay attention to the opinions of those who are informed about politics.
D) Voters cannot confidently cast a vote if they do not know who or what they are voting for.

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As children grow older, which agent of political socialization tends to further reinforce their existing political beliefs learned from family members?


A) friends and peers
B) the media
C) teachers
D) religious figures

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What are values and beliefs? Which values underpin American political culture?

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Values are the broader principles that f...

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An individual's feelings toward the minimum wage are part of which level of public opinion?


A) values and beliefs
B) political ideology
C) political orientations
D) political preferences

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People use their political orientations to determine their broader values and beliefs.

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What is one of the most widely used and highly visible expressions of public opinion in today's age?


A) public opinion polls
B) letters to the editor
C) newspaper op-eds
D) call-ins to talk radio shows

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Most public opinion polls measure which level of public opinion?


A) values and beliefs
B) political ideology
C) political orientation
D) political preferences

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What is the broader significance of the political socialization process in American political culture?


A) Political socialization gives the federal government the ability to influence values and beliefs.
B) Political socialization is critical to the overall development of children as individuals.
C) Political socialization is an important way for families to bond with one another.
D) Political socialization allows for the transmission of beliefs and values between generations.

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How has the expression of public opinion via the media changed in recent years?


A) Americans rely more heavily on journalists to provide commentary on political issues.
B) The Internet has provided opportunities to express one's opinion in nontraditional ways.
C) Many Americans have a more informed opinion as a result of the Internet.
D) Public opinion has become harder to measure with the increase in social media usage.

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Why has the National Council on Public Polls instituted a list of information that must be provided about any poll that is released to the public?


A) This information helps them track which polling agencies have the best polls.
B) The information is used to help the public evaluate the quality of the poll.
C) The information must be disclosed to comply with campaign laws.
D) This information prevents other polling agencies from copying the poll.

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Which option best describes beliefs as they relate to American political culture?


A) the facts that are derived from values that people take for granted about the world
B) the principles that form the foundation of political culture that most people adhere to
C) the tools that allow Americans to assess their political environment
D) the philosophical guide that people use to help them determine political preferences

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How do modern-day polls achieve a random sample to be considered scientific?


A) Polls are conducted exclusively online.
B) Phone numbers are dialed at random.
C) Canvassers go door-to-door to ask questions.
D) Average Americans are stopped at malls.

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Explain the impact values and beliefs have on a person's political ideology. What are the two primary ideologies in American political culture?

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According to the text, which factor is often analyzed in the context of continuity or changeability?


A) presidential approval
B) support for gun control
C) education reform policies
D) abortion laws

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