GOVT 2305: Chapter 6
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.
