Public Opinion

Question 1

Public opinion

Answer 1

the values and attitudes the people have about issues, events and personalities

Question 2

Values/Beliefs

Answer 2

A person’s basic orientation to politics

Question 3

Political Ideology

Answer 3

A set of beliefs that form ta general philosophy about government

Question 4

Attitude/Opinion

Answer 4

Specific view/preference regarding a particular issue, personality or event

Question 5

Liberty

Answer 5

Freedom from government control

Question 6

Equality of opporunity

Answer 6

People should have the freedom to pursue whatever talents and wealth their heart desires

Question 7

Democracy

Answer 7

Our system that allows its citizens to play a significant part in the government process
Example: Elections

Question 8

Ideology

Answer 8

A set of underlying orientations, ideas, beliefs

Question 9

Liberalism

Answer 9

The niggas who like government intervention and economic equality, expansion of social services and the good of the consumers and the environment

Question 10

Conservatism

Answer 10

Mostly crackas who generally support the social and econcomic status quo
Believes big government imposes on citizens freedoms

Question 11

Liberals on foreign affairs

Answer 11

Oppose sending American troops

Support for international organizations

Question 12

Conservatives on foreign affairs

Answer 12

Support of military power

Less supportive of international organizations

Question 13

Political socialization

Answer 13

The process of forming one’s political beliefs and values

Question 14

Agents of Socialization

Answer 14

Niggas who influence your train of thought on issues

Examples: Family, Friends, Niggas

Question 15

Family

Answer 15

The earliest forms of political socialization that we acquire

Question 16

Social groups

Answer 16

People of similar traits or backgrounds

Share similar experiences to improve understanding of the political world

Question 17

What does the role of religion have of ideology?

Answer 17

Those who regularly attend religious services tend to share conservative values
Support Republican candidates

Question 18

Who do people of color generally identify with?

Answer 18

Democrats

Question 19

What do peers do to your train of thought?

Answer 19

They normally reinforce already-held beliefs and values

This is because we normally choose friends that share the same beliefs as us

Question 20

What role do race & ethnicity play in the 2012 elections?

Answer 20

Candidates must reach out to the people of color do to their growing population

Question 21

Gender Gap

Answer 21

The different political and social viewpoints of men and women

Question 22

Generational effect

Answer 22

The influence of significant external events that shape the view of a generation
Example: 9/11, The Great Depression, Civil Rights Movements

Question 23

What level of political knowledge do Americans tend to have?

Answer 23

Low

Question 24

Who are the powerful sources of influences over public opinion?

Answer 24

Political leaders
Private groups
The media

Question 25

Random Sample

Answer 25

Each individual has the equal probibility of being selected

It is a representative sample

Question 26

Sample Size

Answer 26

A sample must be large enough so it would have a small margin of error

Question 27

What can the wording of a question do to results?

Answer 27

It can generate measurement error

Question 28

Social desirability effect

Answer 28

Reporting what the interviewer wishes to hear

Question 29

Selection bias

Answer 29

Polling error that is generated when opinions are over-represented or underrepresented

Question 30

Push polling

Answer 30

A polling technique which words questions to shape the respondent’s opinions

Question 31

Bandwagon effect

Answer 31

Being a fake ass nigga and switching sides to the front-runner for the victory