1. Political Beliefs and Behaviors
A Bobby Hayter and Tyler Cook Power Point Production!

2. Beliefs that citizens hold about their government and its leaders
since the 1960’s trust in the government has significantly dropped
America was founded on the distrust for the government, so the above quote makes sense
Many young Americans are apathetic about government
The media has had a significant role in people’s outlook on the government
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^Apathetic Young American

3. Processes by which citizens learn about politics
This process is called political socialization
The biggest and most influential source that people learn about politics is their parents
People also become politically socialized through school as well as peers
Another common medium by which people learn about politics is the media
Institute of political socialization (i.e. school)
Common Tool used by Government to politically brainwash (socialize) young Americans (i.e. T.V.)

4. The nature, sources, and consequences of public opinion
Public opinion starts with the people
Public opinion is transmitted through linkage institutions (the way that people concerns become political issues on the public agenda)
Public opinion is measured by the technique of random sampling (choosing people at random to poll about public opinion
Public opinion can result in public officials putting to much emphasis on public opinion and doing what is liked instead of what is right
Public opinion can be manipulated by incumbents to ensure reelection
Public
Governator

5. The ways in which citizens vote
and otherwise participate in public life
Ways in which citizens vote:
Primary elections (voters select party nominees)
General elections (contested between nominees of parties)
Election on specific policy (voters engage in making or ratifying legislation)
Ways in which citizens participate in public life:
Attend presidential caucus
Protest various bills, laws, and other political institutions by means of picketing, boycotting, petitioning or various other peaceful means
File a lawsuit
Write to your Senator or congressman

6. Factors that influence citizens to differ from one another
in terms of political beliefs and behaviors
Age
Economic status
Political socialization
Social background
Religion
Occupation
The ownership of a heart (i.e. conservatives are heartless)
Innocent liberal baby
Vicious socially conservative farming old man

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