American Politics

Question 1

the set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices that characterizes an institution, organization, society

Answer 1

CULTURE

Question 2

Culture in political science

Answer 2

the relationship between the people and institutions

Question 3

what are the 4 key values of culture in America

Answer 3

liberty
popular consent / popular sovereignty
individualism
religious faith & freedom

R.I.P.L

Question 4

In culture we are interested in … (2)

Answer 4

1. culture that relates to political institutions
2. the relationship between the people and institutions

Question 5

broad principles that individual support and to which they adhere

Answer 5

Value/ Beliefs

Question 6

what are the 4 relevant values in America that help define belief?

Answer 6

1. liberty
2. equality
3. individualism
4. rule of law

Question 7

Liberty in American culture

Answer 7

strong support for idea of basic freedom and liberties

Question 8

what are 2 examples of liberty in American Culture?

Answer 8

1. freedom of religion
2. freedom of speech

Question 9

Equality in American Culture

Answer 9

all people should be treated equally under the law and have equal opportunities for economic success

Question 10

Individualism in American Culture

Answer 10

preference for rewarding hard work and limiting the role of govt.

Question 11

Rule of law in American Culture

Answer 11

strong belief in legitimacy of the US constitution, majority rule,etc

Question 12

what is on the left of the political spectrum?

what is on the right of the political spectrum?

what is in the middle of the political spectrum?

Answer 12

Left = Liberal
Right= Conservative
middle = moderate

Question 13

why are values and beliefs important in political science?

Answer 13

systemic way of assessing the political environment

Question 14

philosophical guide about the purpose and scope of government

Answer 14

political ideology

your opinion about the govt/ politics

Question 15

can political ideology be measured? if so how?

Answer 15

yes it can

it is measured on a political spectrum

Question 16

how do we organize our political ideologies?

Answer 16

through political parties

Question 17

psychological attachment to a party

Answer 17

partisanship

(your party is part of your identity)

Question 18

partisanship is related to political ideology (T/F)

Answer 18

FALSE

Question 19

how do parties play an important role in democracy?

Answer 19

they help people apply their values and beliefs to the political world

Question 20

partisan ship is

Answer 20

placing a party unquestioningly above all else

Question 21

what are the 4 things conservatives favor?

Answer 21

1. smaller, less active govt
2. limited social welfare programs
3. reduce govt regulations
4. govt activism to enforce more traditional values on social issues

Question 22

where do conservatives want the government to be active?

Answer 22

involved in more traditional values on social issue

Question 23

what do liberal generally believe in regards to the govt?

Answer 23

believe that the national govt has an important role to play in a wide array of areas including helping the poor and the disadvantage

Question 24

what do liberals favor?

Answer 24

favor activist govt

Question 25

liberals want a govt that advocates for

Answer 25

individual freedom on a range of social issues

Question 26

most americans see themselves as

Answer 26

moderate

Question 27

political orientations are always changing (T/F)

Answer 27

false
they tend to be quite stable and lasting

Question 28

process through which individuals acquire their political beliefs and values

Answer 28

political socialization

Question 29

political socialization is NOT a lifelong process (T/F)

Answer 29

False

Question 30

political socialization begins in __(1)__ and continues __(2)__

Answer 30

1. early childhood
2. throughout life

Question 31

what type of socialization profoundly impacts your life?

Answer 31

socialization you experience early in life

Question 32

adulthood learning has a greater impact in socialization (T/F)

Answer 32

False

your experience early in your life as a greater impact on socialization

Question 33

factors that have a significant impact on an individuals socialization to politics

Answer 33

agents of socialization

Question 34

why is socialization important? (2)

Answer 34

1. develops political learning
2. general transmission of fundamental beliefs and values of American political culture

Question 35

what agent of socialization is the most powerful?

Answer 35

Family

Question 36

how is family the most important agent of socialization?

Answer 36

parents teach children about the political world

Question 37

children usually do NOT have the same political orientation as their parents (T/F)

Answer 37

False
about 75% of children adopt their parents political ID

Question 38

parents are the most important agents of socialization, until what age?

Answer 38

5

Question 39

after the age of 5, what agent of socialization becomes important?

Answer 39

Peer

Question 40

1. Peers help children
2. peers reinforce

Answer 40

1. gain new political information from friends
2. political information they learn from parents

Question 41

how do schools influence socialization? (2)

Answer 41

1. students are taught to respect the country and its symbol
2. reinforce beliefs regarding citizen role in democracy

Question 42

how is race and ethnicity an agent of socialization?

Answer 42

group membership provide experiences and perspectives that shape political values

Question 43

how is age an agent of socialization?

Answer 43

view of proper role of government depends on era in which one was born into

Question 44

how is religion an agent of socialization?

Answer 44

responsible for instilling many American ideals rooted in nation’s protestant history

Question 45

how is your attitude shaped when it comes to socialization/ politics? (in regards to religion)

Answer 45

shaped by how strictly you practice and follow religious doctrine

Question 46

what is the least important agent of socialization?

Answer 46

gender

Question 47

attitudes regarding the performance of political leaders and institutions, candidate preferences in elections, and specific policy issues

Answer 47

political preferences

Question 48

political socialization affects

Answer 48

how and to what degree you participate in politics

Question 49

socialization affects

Answer 49

your priorities & issue importance

Question 50

ideology and socialization affects

Answer 50

your party of choice

Question 51

Political preferences are influenced by

Answer 51

Political orientation