Political Polling and Socialization Concepts

The video tutorial explores American political ideologies and beliefs, focusing on founding ideals, political socialization, and the influence of demographics and events. It explains the role of public opinion polls and compares the ideologies of the Republican and Democratic parties. The tutorial also discusses the balance between individual liberties and social order, especially post-9/11, and highlights the importance of understanding these ideologies for political participation.

Which of the following is NOT considered a founding ideal of American political culture?

• Free enterprise

• Authoritarianism

• Equality of opportunity

• Individualism

What is the primary source of political socialization in the United States?

• Peer groups

• Family

• Schools

• Media

Which demographic factor is NOT mentioned as influencing political socialization?

• Income

• Height

• Race

• Gender

What is the key component of a scientific public opinion poll?

• Long survey duration

• Large sample size

• Random sample

• High response rate

What does the margin of error in a poll indicate?

• The cost of the poll

• The time taken to conduct the poll

• The potential error range in the results

• The number of people surveyed

Which type of poll is designed to influence rather than measure public opinion?

• Exit poll

• Tracking poll

• Push poll

• Opinion poll

What is the main focus of tracking polls?

• Measuring public opinion on issues

• Influencing public opinion

• Tracking candidate support over time

• Surveying voters after they vote

How do conservatives generally view the role of government in the economy?

• No government intervention

• More government intervention

• Equal government intervention

• Less government intervention

Which political ideology tends to support more government regulation to help marginalized groups?

• Authoritarianism

• Libertarianism

• Liberalism

• Conservatism

What is a key difference between liberals and conservatives regarding social issues?

• Conservatives support more personal freedom

• Liberals prefer traditional values

• Liberals support more personal choice

• Conservatives advocate for less regulation