4.1 American Attitudes About Government and Politics

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    • What does public opinion refer to in a democracy?
      Collective attitudes and beliefs
    • Public opinion influences policy decisions in a democracy.
    • Trust in government refers to the public's belief that the government will act in their best interests
    • What does political efficacy measure?
      Influence on political outcomes
    • What is partisan polarization?
      Division between Democrats and Republicans
    • Extreme partisan views hinder bipartisan cooperation on climate change policies
    • Public opinion is closely related to American attitudes toward government.
    • Order the sources of American political beliefs from most influential to least influential.
      1️⃣ Family
      2️⃣ Education
      3️⃣ Media
      4️⃣ Social Groups
    • Match the source of political beliefs with its influence:
      Family ↔️ Early exposure to political values
      Education ↔️ Teaching civic values
      Media ↔️ Exposure to diverse viewpoints
      Social Groups ↔️ Reinforcing or challenging beliefs
    • What is the role of ideology in shaping American attitudes?
      Influences views on government
    • Liberalism emphasizes individual freedom, social equality, and government intervention in the economy
    • Conservatism focuses on limited government intervention and individual responsibility.
    • What are some key issues influenced by ideology?
      Government spending and social policies
    • What is the term for a set of beliefs and ideas that shape individuals' views on government and politics?
      Ideology
    • Liberalism emphasizes individual freedom, social equality, and government intervention in the economy
    • Conservatism supports tradition and limited government intervention.
    • Match the ideology with its key principles:
      Liberalism ↔️ Individual freedom, social equality
      Conservatism ↔️ Tradition, limited government
    • How do conservatives typically view healthcare reform?
      Oppose it
    • Match the source of political belief with its influence:
      Family ↔️ Early political values
      Education ↔️ Civic values and critical thinking
      Media ↔️ Diverse viewpoints on issues
      Social Groups ↔️ Reinforcement or challenge of beliefs
    • Public opinion and political attitudes are closely related.
    • News and social media expose individuals to diverse viewpoints
    • Early exposure to political values in the family shapes fundamental beliefs.
    • Schools teach civic values and critical thinking skills
    • Social groups can reinforce or challenge existing political beliefs.
    • Key ideologies include liberalism and conservatism
    • Liberalism emphasizes individual freedom and social equality.
    • Conservatism focuses on tradition, limited government intervention, and individual responsibility
    • Match the ideology with its key emphasis:
      Liberalism ↔️ Social equality
      Conservatism ↔️ Individual responsibility
    • Liberals often support healthcare reform, while conservatives oppose it.
    • Political socialization is the process by which individuals develop their political attitudes and beliefs
    • Family is a primary agent of political socialization.
    • The media exposes individuals to diverse political viewpoints
    • Social groups can reinforce or challenge existing political beliefs.
    • In a democracy, public opinion influences policy decisions
    • Public opinion holds elected officials accountable in a democracy.
    • Public opinion refers to the collective attitudes and beliefs of citizens on matters of public concern
    • In a democracy, public opinion is crucial as it influences policy decisions and holds elected officials accountable.
    • What is an example of an issue where public opinion can shape legislative priorities?
      Healthcare reform
    • American attitudes toward government and politics are influenced by the public's trust
    • The Watergate scandal is an example of an event that eroded public trust in government.