Chapter 7 Public Opinion Day 2 Flashcards
Influenced social issues and acts within a generation
Religion
More likely to vote democrat, favor government activities, and defend social welfare
Gender Gap
Set of beliefs about who ought to rule, what principles those must obey, and the type of policies that must be pursued
Political Ideology
Broad Categories and the prediction of views
Self Identification
Where you decide to fit
Mass Ideologies
Do the research about a candidate and vote based on the views and opinions that they side with the most
Ideologues
Vote based on the benefits that they would receive with the party in charge
Group Benefits
Link the good and bad times with the parties that are in charge during those moments
Nature of the Times Voter
Vote because they like the look of the candidate
No Issue Content
Disproportionate amount of some valued resource
Political Elites
Display ideological consistency
Political Elites
4 years of college, suburbs, church, pro-business, republican
Traditional Middle Class
New class, post graduate, urban, democrat
Liberal Middle Class
Rise and frame issues on politics
Political Elites Influence Public Opinion
Define Policy Options
Political Elites Influence Public Opinion
