POL S 102 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Sampling Error, Giovanni Da Pian Del Carpine
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Public opinion: citizens" attitudes about political issues, leaders, institutions, and events. Values (or beliefs): basic principles that shape a person"s opinions about political issues and events. Attitude (or opinion): a specific preference on a particular issue. *once individuals become emotionally attached to particular beliefs, they tend to hold on to those beliefs even in the face of contradictory information. *using emotions as a guide, individuals form opinions quickly in response to current events. Equality of opportunity: a widely shared american ideal that all people should have the freedom to use whatever talents and wealth they have to reach their fullest potential. Political ideology: a cohesive set of beliefs that forms a general philosophy about the role of government. Liberal: today this term refers to those who generally support social and political reform; governmental intervention in the economy and more economic equality; the expansion of federal social services; and greater concern for consumers and the environment.
