USG Unit 3: Politics

Views shared by a society on issues of interest or concern make up _____.

• Public Opinion

• Public Policy

• Public Index

• Public Library

Which choice best describes Public Policy?

• Views shared by a society on issues of interest or concern

• The laws, regulations, and government actions concerning a specific topic

• Writing letters to elected officials

• Children grow up with family members discussing politics and current events​

Which of the following is not an example of how responsible citizens express their opinion?

• Writing letters to elected officials

• Voting

• Yelling at your uncle about his political views during Thanksgiving dinner

• Participating in marches

Which type of political socialization best meets the following description:

"Beliefs may influence opinions on moral issues like marriage and abortion"

• Family

• Exercise

• Religion

• School

Which type of political socialization best meets the following description:

"People formally learn about government, citizenship, and civic values"

• Family

• Exercise

• Religion

• School

Which type of political socialization best meets the following description:

"Children grow up with family members discussing politics and current events​"

• Family

• Exercise

• Religion

• School

Define Propaganda.

• Process by which people acquire political beliefs

• An association of people who hold similar views or goals

• Incomplete statements meant to influence public opinion and promote one specific view.

Define Political Socialization.

• Process by which people acquire political beliefs

• An association of people who hold similar views or goals

• Incomplete statements meant to influence public opinion and promote one specific view.

Define Interest Group.

• Process by which people acquire political beliefs

• An association of people who hold similar views or goals

• Incomplete statements meant to influence public opinion and promote one specific view.

What type of organization attempts to influence public policy and represent overlooked communities?

• Interest Groups

• Supreme Courts

• Organization Representation

• School Districts