Political Culture/Federalism Flashcards
What is political socialization?
The passing of political values from one generation to the next (one of the most common reasons to go opposite from your parents is for economic reasons)
Male
Republican
Female
Democrat
Religious
Republican
Catholic
Democrat
White Catholic
Republican
Minority Catholic
Democrat
Jewish
Democrat
Level of education
Highest levels - Democrat
Middle - All very close
Not a high school graduate - Democrat
Social class
Blue collar - Democrat
White collar - Republican
Income level
The more you make, the more likely you are to vote republican
African American
Democrat (heaviest of any racial group)
Hispanic
Democrat
Cuban
Republican
Mexican
Democrat
Puerto Rican
No distinction
Asian
Republican
Korean
Democrat
Japanese
Republican
Southern
Republican
Northeast
Democrat
Voting age
Younger - Democrat
Older - Republican
Location
Urban - Democrat
Rural - Republican