Gov CLEP 4.1

Define political socialization.

The process through which people develop their political beliefs and values.`

Define agents of political socialization.

people and institutions that influence political beliefs

Define generational effect.

political attitudes influenced by the major events experienced by a particular generation

Define life-cycle effect.

Political attitudes that change as people age and experience different stages of life.

Identify six ways a citizen learns about politics.

Mass media, religious institutions, education, workplace, community, political cultures

What was one of the most famous political campaigns of all time?

Daisy ad campaign

Define a political culture.

shared beliefs, values, and attitudes that shape how people view and engage with politics within a particular society or group

What are some examples of a political culture?

• Political cultures that stress citizen participation

• Political cultures that try to exclude participation by the masses

• Texas as an example of strong support for the 2nd amendment

• Southern states using poll taxes, literacy tests, and grandfather clauses to disinfranchise African Americans

What is disenfranchisement? Give examples of disinfranchisement.

Taking the vote away from someone. These included the poll tax, literacy tax, and what was called the Grandfather Clause.

What is framing?

presenting issues in a certain light that can influence people

What is spin?

message-shaping and image-crafting

Why was the Daisy ad significant?

Used in 1964 by Lyndon B. Johnson and powerfully linked Goldwater to fears of nuclear war

How can education influence political beliefs?

provides new information and can change or challenge political beliefs through curriculum, teacher viewpoints, and textbooks

How can the workplace influence political learning?

workplace culture, organizations, and unions can shape political views

How can a person’s community influence political beliefs?

through the opinions and values of peers and neighbors

What are three methods that were used to disenfranchise African Americans after the 15th amendment?

poll taxes, literacy tests, and grandfather clauses

How can the region or state where someone grows up affect political beliefs?

Different regions and states have different political cultures that can shape a person’s views and voting behavior.