Political Socialization

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Individualism

Many Asian and African countries tend to value collectivism (shared identity and responsibility). In the U.S., we put much more emphasis on (blank), freedom, and independence.

Baby Boomers

In their youth they may have been more liberal but the (blank blanks) have gotten more conservative with age.

Republican

Pro-Life, Pro-Business, Pro-Military, and Trump’s party.

FDR

The initials of one of the most popular Democratic Presidents. He was President during the Depression (New Deal) and WW ll. He grew the Federal Government with Social Security.

Pro-Choice

Keep Abortion Legal (Democrat)

Reagan

He is one of the most popular Republican Presidents. He was in office during the 1980s and was a strong opponent of the USSR (communists). He also advocated for the idea of ‘devolution’.

Texas

The largest (electoral vote) state that almost always votes Republican.

Vietnam

Historians point out that trust in government was higher during the Great Depression and World War ll. However, (blank) was a turning point for people trusting the government less.

Gender Gap

The two word term to describe the fact that women tend to vote for Democrats more often than men.

Conservative

A term for a person who tends to vote for the Republican Party. This is usually associated with a tendency to weary of big changes (e.g. LGBTQ+ rights)

Millennials

This group of voters tend to be more liberal than baby boomers .

Government

Democrats generally believe that the (blank) should provide healthcare to all citizens, place higher tax rates on he wealthy, and promote economic and social equality.

Pro-Life

Against abortion (Republican)

California

The largest (electoral vote) state that almost always votes Democrat.

Socialization

Political (blank) refers to the ways in which one acquires their political ideology. It is influenced by family, peers, media, etc.,

South

The region of the U.S. that is most apt to vote for Republicans.

Liberal

A term for a person who tends to vote for Democrats or the Green Party (though the term “Progressive” has become more popular)

Rural

Voters from (blank) areas tend to vote Republican. You may also find a farm here. They tend to prioritize religious values, gun rights, and lower taxes.

City

If you live in a big one of these, you tend to vote for Democrats and be more Liberal.

Coasts

The west and northeast (blanks) tend to vote Democratic.

Democrat

Pro-Choice, Economic Equality, Environmentalists, more diverse, and Biden’s/Obama’s party.

Taxes

Republicans are vehemently opposed to raising these and have championed cutting these.