Political Beliefs, Public Opinion, and Voting Flashcards
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Political Socialization
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The process by which political values are formed and passed from one generation from the next.
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Public Opinion
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Attitudes about institutions, leaders, political issue, and events.
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Political Ideology
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A cohesive set of beliefs about politics, public policy, and the role of government.
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Political Efficacy
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The belief that one’s political participation makes a difference.
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Split-Ticket Voting
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Voting for candidates of different parties for different offices in the same election.
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Political Culture
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A set of widely shared political beliefs and values.
