POLI 2051 : Exam 2 Review
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An * means that the question or questions from this section have been particularly problematic in the past. Definition: the collected attitudes of citizens on a given issue or question. Because in a democracy, there must be some link between what the public thinks, and what the government does. The nature of that link can vary greatly. Elected officials po may influence government decision-making. Academics seek to understand why people behave the way they do. The people may be motivated to become active in politics. Political socialization: a complex process through which individuals become aware of politics, learn political facts, and form political values. We learn these things; they occur throughout our lives. Generational effects specific age group uniquely affected by set of historical events (vietnam, great depression) Life cycle effects political views are influenced by maturation. Period effects historical events affect everyone (end of cold war caused everyone to want to spend less on defense).
