Political Socialization Quiz

Political socialization is –

• the process through which an individual develops his or her political beliefs.

• the education a student receives in school regarding the political process.

• the process through which an individual adjusts to a new political system.

• the impact the political system has on a society's values and beliefs.

• the process through which a society chooses what type of political system it will have.

Based on the information above, the Texas Classroom Teachers Association is best classified as an example of –

Use the excerpt below to answer question #2.

“The Texas Classroom Teachers Association (TCTA) is the leading teacher association in Texas. It has 50,000 members statewide, including public school teachers and others directly involved in classroom teaching or teaching support, including librarians, counselors and teacher aides.

We have been protecting the rights of teachers and advocating on their behalf since 1927. Our mission has never wavered. TCTA passionately represents Texas teacher issues at the federal and state levels and is recognized as a key partner in legislation development and advocacy. TCTA provides teachers relevant continuing professional education, up-to-date information and a host of other services designed specifically for classroom professionals.”

Source: Texas Classroom Teachers Association Website

• a political action committee

• a political party

• a grassroots lobbying organization

• an interest group

• a labor union

Which of the following accurately describes a difference between an interest group and a political party?

• Interest groups donate money to political campaigns, but political parties are forbidden from doing this under federal law.

• Interest groups are formed around one specific policy area, but political parties are formed around many policy areas.

• The purpose of an interest group is to control government by getting candidates from the group elected, while the purpose of a political party is to influence government on particular policy area from outside government.

• Interest groups may not advocate for a specific candidate in an election, but political parties may advocate for a specific candidate.

Children are most likely to adopt the party identification –

• of their parents.

• of their friends.

Which of the following statements about voting behavior in national elections is most accurate?

• Men are more likely to vote than are women.

• Minority voters are more likely to vote than white voters.

• Those with less than a high school education are more likely to vote than are college graduates.

• Demographics that typically identify as Democrats are more likely to vote than are Republicans.

• Older individuals are more likely to vote than are college students.

Based on the information provided about the NAACP in the sources above, the NAACP is an example of which of the following?

I Political party

II Interest Group

III Political Action Committee

IV Linkage Institution

• I only

• II only

• III only

• I and IV only

• II and IV only

According to the description provided in Source #1, the NAACP was able to successfully end segregation in Southern schools through the use of which of the following forms of political participation?

• litigation

• grassroots protest

• lobbying through a political action committee

• electoral success through a political party