Political Ideology and Socialization

Alex is concerned about certain harmful chemicals in the water supply. There is a big power plant a few miles away and he worries about what kinds of chemicals it might be putting into the air and water. He sits down at his computer to email his representatives in Congress about his concerns, and thinks a lot more should be done to make sure more restrictions are put on those kinds of plants. What kind of ideals is Alex exhibiting?

• Conservative

• Liberal

• Libertarian

Phil believes that people who are able to work should get jobs, and if they choose not to, they should not expect to get assistance from the rest of society, and especially not from the government which is too involved in our lives anyway.

• Conservative

• Liberal

• Libertarian

When it comes to the economy and taxes, conservatives want ___ and liberals want ___.

• lower taxes and less government involvement; higher taxes on wealthy and more government involvement 
• higher taxes on middle class and more government regulation; lower taxes and less government regulation
• full government regulation; minimal government regulation
• control of economy by corporations; control of economy by citizens

A set of beliefs about political values, how a government should run, and how that government is involved in the role of a citizen’s life.

• Political Theory
• Political Ideology
• Political Socialization
• Political Parites

Which of the following is not a factor of how a person typically forms their political ideology?

• Family
• Religion
• Hobbies
• Education

The most important factor in shaping our basic attitudes and political opinions is

• the media
• church
• friends
• family

What happens to our existing views when we're in an echo chamber/media bubble?

• they are reinforced

• they are questioned

• they are exploited

What is political socialization? 

• a set of ideas, beliefs, values, and opinions

• the activity of mixing socially with others

• the process by which we develop our political values and opinions throughout our lives

• the process of learning to behave in a way that is acceptable to society

Agents of political socialization include all of these EXCEPT...

• education

• media

• social clubs

• opinion polls

• ethnicity

Factors that influence an individual's political attitudes, opinions, and beliefs (Check all that apply)

• Gender/Ethnicity

• Family

• School

• News/Media