Political Socialization

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 World War II. He grew the Federal Govt. w/ 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 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 II. 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 tha\n 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

millennials

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

government

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

Pro Life

Against abortion (Republican)

California

The largest (electoral vote) state that almost always votes Democratic

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 US that is most apt to vote for Republicans.

liberal

A term for a person that 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 value religion, 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, Environmentalist, more diverse and Joe Biden’s party

Taxes

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