GOVT 2305: Chapter 6

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Which of the following statements about agencies of socialization is incorrect?

An individual's religion has no impact on their political views.

Differences in opinion can be influenced by one's gender.

True

Families, social groups, and schools are important institutions where people are politically socialized.

True

Political ideologies do not always provide us with a clear opinion on particular policies.

True

A political ideology is best defined as

a cohesive set of beliefs that form a general philosophy about the government.

One who supports women's reproductive rights and opposes state involvement with religious institutions would be best described as a(n)

liberal.

The difference between a political value and a political attitude is that

values are basic principles while attitudes are specific preferences.

The various attitudes that citizens possess toward political issues, events, and people are called

public opinions.

During the formation of an individual's initial political orientation, the influence of family counts for very little.

False

Less than 50 percent of Americans believe that gay Americans should have equal employment rights.

False

Levels of education have not been shown to affect one's political opinions.

False

Liberal and conservative ideologies are clear and well-defined doctrines of thought.

False

Most Americans are unified in their belief in the principles of liberty, equality, and democracy.

False

The United States is a nation without political ideologies.

False

Think tanks are not usually important actors in developing and spreading political ideas.

False

______ is the core political value most highly prized by American conservatives.

Liberty.

The term gender gap refers to

differences in voting behavior between men and women.

Liberalism and conservatism are good examples of

political ideologies.

The process by which underlying political values are formed is known as

political socialization.

Conservatives are more likely than liberals to support

school prayer.


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