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Chapter 6: Political Socializationand Public Opinion

American Democracy Now 2/e 

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Political Socialization and Public Opinion

Political Socialization and CivicParticipation

The Process of Political Socialization

Participating in Civic Life

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Political Socialization and Public Opinion

Agents of Socialization

Family Influences on Activism and Attitudes

The Media’s Ever -Increasing Role inSocialization

Schools, Patriotism, and Civic Participation

Churches: The Role of Religion

Peers and Group Norms

Political and Community Leaders: OpinionShapers

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Political Socialization and Public Opinion

Where Do You Stand? 

How much importance does religion have in

your life?a. It’s very important. 

b. It’s somewhat important. 

c. It’s not that important. 

Source: “Religion Most Important to Blacks, Women, and Older Americans,”

www.gallup.com/poll/25585/Religion-Most-Important-Blacks-Women-Older-Americans.aspx.

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Political Socialization and Public Opinion

Agents of Socialization

Demographic Characteristics: Our PoliticsAre a Reflection of Ourselves

Race and Ethnicity

Gender

Age and Events

Geographic Region

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Political Socialization and Public Opinion

Measuring Public Opinion

The Origins of Public Opinion Polls

How Public Opinion Polls Are Conducted

Sampling

Sampling Error

Types of Political Polls

Tracking Push

Exit

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What Americans Think About Politics

The Most Important Problem

Public Opinion About Government

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