Review Day. Get into teams. Push desks together Review Day! Get into teams. Push desks together. Grab a white board, marker, and “eraser” from the top shelf.
What is the most important source of political socialization:
What is the most important source of political socialization: Family!!
Because some parts of the nation are growing faster than others, which the following is true the number of total electoral votes changes every presidential election the number of members of the US House changes every decade The number of Americans voting is lower each year every ten years, some states gain, and other states lose electoral votes the number of Supreme Court justices changes frequently
Because some parts of the nation are growing faster than others, which the following is true the number of total electoral votes changes every presidential election the number of members of the US House changes every decade The number of Americans voting is lower each year every ten years, some states gain, and other states lose electoral votes the number of Supreme Court justices changes frequently
Which of the following statements about religion in America is true? Most Americans are secular There are more Catholics than Protestants Jews make up about 10% of the US population By 2050 Christians likely will no longer be the majority in America Immigration is changing the religious makeup of America
Which of the following statements about religion in America is true? Most Americans are secular There are more Catholics than Protestants Jews make up about 10% of the US population By 2050 Christians likely will no longer be the majority in America Immigration is changing the religious makeup of America
Which of the following is the MOST accurate generalization about American political ideology Americans are not very satisfied with how democracy works Most Americans change their political ideology every election Most Americans are on the left of the political spectrum Most Americans are politically moderate Most Americans are political extremists
Which of the following is the MOST accurate generalization about American political ideology Americans are not very satisfied with how democracy works Most Americans change their political ideology every election Most Americans are on the left of the political spectrum Most Americans are politically moderate Most Americans are political extremists
Differences in political opinions between men and women is ____
Differences in political opinions between men and women is ____ Gender Gap
individuals acquire political values through ____
individuals acquire political values through ____ Political socialization
Pre-Great Depression, the conservative political party was the
Pre-Great Depression, the conservative political party was the Democrats!
According to Robert Putman ________ is declining and leading to a less effective political system
According to Robert Putman ________ is declining and leading to a less effective political system Social capital
One reason minority groups are more likely to favor liberal policies is that they Have highly developed political knowledge Typically pay more in federal income taxes Have benefited from federal social programs in the past Have a great distrust of government Usually belong to a high socioeconomic class
One reason minority groups are more likely to favor liberal policies is that they Have highly developed political knowledge Typically pay more in federal income taxes Have benefited from federal social programs in the past Have a great distrust of government Usually belong to a high socioeconomic class
Which of the following is a result the “greying of America” less people will vote the Democrats will have a lock on the presidency Social Security and Medicare will need to be fixed or they will run out of $ manifest destiny will have no more supporters
Which of the following is a result the “greying of America” less people will vote the Democrats will have a lock on the presidency Social Security and Medicare will need to be fixed or they will run out of money manifest destiny will have no more supporters
Of the following groups of eligible voters, which is LEAST likely to vote? A. People with low education levels B. Rural Americans C. Middle-aged and older women D. Blue-collar workers E. Middle class African Americans
Of the following groups of eligible voters, which is LEAST likely to vote? A. People with low education levels B. Rural Americans C. Middle-aged and older women D. Blue-collar workers E. Middle class African Americans
True or False The higher one’s socioeconomic status, the greater the probability of active involvement in the political process.
The higher one’s socioeconomic status, the greater the probability of active involvement in the political process. TRUE
The rise in the number of registered independents Party realignment Party dealignment Social capital coalition
The rise in the number of registered independents Party realignment Party dealignment Social capital coalition
the fundraising arms of special interest groups that make campaign contributions to gain access to legislators Political Culture Ethnocentrism Political Action Committee (PAC) Coalition
the fundraising arms of special interest groups that make campaign contributions to gain access to legislators Political Culture Ethnocentrism Political Action Committee (PAC) Coalition
An election in which there is a significant shift in the bases of electoral support from one political party to another is called a Deviating election Maintaining election Dealigning election Primary election Realigning election
An election in which there is a significant shift in the bases of electoral support from one political party to another is called a Deviating election Maintaining election Dealigning election Primary election Realigning election
The following is an example of If a child’s parents both identify with the same political party the child will most likely identify with the parents’ party Party Coalition Social Capital Political Socialization Ethnocentrism
The following is an example of If a child’s parents both identify with the same political party the child will most likely identify with the parents’ party Party Coalition Social Capital Political Socialization Ethnocentrism
Interest groups do all of the following EXCEPT link the public to the political process. nominate candidates for elective office. try to shape specific policy goals. play a part in political campaigns. unite politicians with the same political ideology.
Interest groups do all of the following EXCEPT link the public to the political process. nominate candidates for elective office. try to shape specific policy goals. play a part in political campaigns. unite politicians with the same political ideology.
All of the following are reasons third parties don’t win presidential elections EXCEPT: The electoral college Lack of financial support Difficulty of ballot access The presidential primary system Most media coverage goes to Democratic and Republican candidates
All of the following are reasons third parties don’t win presidential elections EXCEPT: The electoral college Lack of financial support Difficulty of ballot access The presidential primary system Most media coverage goes to Democratic and Republican candidates
I am a sixty year-old white evangelical Christian from Mississippi
I am a sixty year-old white evangelical Christian from Mississippi Republican
I am a secular African American lawyer who lives in San Francisco, California.
I am a secular African American lawyer who lives in San Francisco, California. Democrat
I am a female Jewish lawyer who lives in New York City.
I am a female Jewish lawyer who lives in New York City. Democrat
I am an unemployed 20 year-old male without a high school diploma from Philadelphia, PA.
I am an unemployed 20 year-old male without a high school diploma from Philadelphia, PA. Non voter
Core values of America Democracy Liberty Freedom of religion Voting