How are political beliefs formed?
Demographics and the population of certain societies affect political beliefs in that specific areas are influenced by personal experiences. For example, if you live in an elderly environment, the following of Republicanism would be much stronger than in a town with more youth, which favor the Democratic Party. Another factor is family in that it has a direct influence on their children's behavior and opinion and these children often follow with their parents beliefs. School impacts a students outlook on politics by helping them grasp the value of political equality, distinguish between political leaders and government institutions, enlighten kids to the political process, and eventually invite you to insert any alternative perspectives or question authority.
How do political beliefs evolve?
As kids mature into adults and become more knowledgeable with the processes of government, they tend to become more interested. With maturity comes independence and the ability to form personal opinions. The interest in political beliefs encourages individuals to proceed to a higher education and this is where the beliefs begin to evolve. Education provides for awareness and understanding of political issues. The process of socialization has also helped the development of political beliefs by providing other perspectives and support groups.
List the processes by which political beliefs are transmitted.
Those you surround yourself with have the greatest impact upon transmitting their beliefs. Whether it is your neighbor or a political organization, discussion will spark and people will provide their opinions. Media is the main form of providing different political views. Coverage of any political issues are met daily by newspapers and television channels. However, for those not yet interested in politics, schools play a major role in educating America's children on governmental ideals.
Explain why US citizens hold certain beliefs about politics.
All beliefs center around the way a situation would personally affect an individual. People form opinions based off of what would benefit them best. In youth, beliefs are not yet a result of an occupation, but as citizens grow and maintain a career, the government will affect that job in one way or another. A majority of beliefs evolve around the way certain policies will affect a workplace.
How do families, schools, and the media act to perpetuate or change political beliefs?
Families: Your family is constantly surrounding you and what you are surrounded by will become a habit. If a family holds strong political views, the stronger influence and education you will have on politics.
School: The school guides your education on politics by gradually leading up and allowing experience, such as student body government. Schools introduce individuals to the value of politics and begin to shape their views through their education process.
Media: Media is so powerful as to provide one speech for an entire nation. The media allows for politicians to expose their views and provide them for everyone to see without having to take the time to travel across the country. Not only does the use of media allow the spread of positive campaigning, but it provides for the ability to negate any opposing beliefs at the flip of a channel or a scroll on the screen.
Explain how political culture affects and informs political participation.
Current political culture is primarily based off of media. Television broadcasts expand across an entire nation, as well as any internet post. These two forms of media appeal to the elderly spectrum of our population, while publicity on Twitter and other apps. play a main role in reaching out to the youth of American society. Any of these methods reaches out to the public, enlightening them to current politics and encouraging them to provide their input.
Explain why individuals engage in various forms of political participation and how that participation may affect the political system.
The most popular form of political participation is voting. However, the alternate ways of providing opinion on political discussion includes writing letters, making phone calls, answering to poll questions and sometimes taking a more aggressive and direct action by protesting. By taking these political actions and actually participating in governmental decisions, it forces legislation attend to specific issues the public believes need mending.
What leads citizens to differ from one another in their political beliefs and behaviors and the political consequences of these differences?
America has excelled into an extremely diverse nation and includes varying demographics. All types of demographics possess different opinions. For example, a wealthy person would be against health care programs and the government providing for the needy because he is an individual that would be paying extra to help those people. On the contrary, a poor person would be pro health care reform because they would be in need of help to pay for medical bills and any kind of treatments. The process of electing comes down to the candidates party because demographics have such differing opinions. Democrats often believe that Republicans consist of wealthy, old people who pass bills and vote according to personal benefit. Either way, one party opposes the other and would most likely refuse to vote for the opposite party, even if confronted with compromise between the two.
What are the group differences in political beliefs and behavior?
The communities of age, race, gender, income, religion and education all affect political behavior in varying ways. Age often sways individuals right or left, whether it is the older generation supporting Republicanism or the youth supporting the Democratic Party. Minorities often favor Democratic beliefs because Republican views appear to be supportive of the upper classes of society. Men and women differ in that women are more willing to accept Democratic views because Democrats typically have the belief of equality over all and women's faith in equality is higher than a man's. Income revolves around careers and people with different careers often choose the party that presents the most beneficial policies for their line of work.
How do changes in political participation affect the political system?
Voter turnout has decreased over the past several years and has really affected how the way in which campaign managers are running their candidates election process. The system has transformed from "inform the public to our style" to just plain "get people out and vote". Participation has been encouraged by providing modes of transportation on election days to ensure people do cast their vote. Unconventional forms of participation are very chaotic and often turn violent. This form of participation is more of a rebellion and doesn't seem to resolve anything other than an immediate change, which can be harmful as an act that isn't thought entirely through. However, the conventional forms of participation is much more peaceful and mature because the conversationalists meet and decide whether or not to agree upon governmental policies without lashing out foolishly.
What role is played by party organizations, PACs, and money in campaigns?
drive agenda(find what people want) some votes enough to sway an election
Party organizations are created to spread the word of what people of that party want to hear. These parties drive political agenda into the public's beliefs and this is often a huge contributing factor in the swaying of some political opinions that can change the turnout of an election. Money obviously pays for a successful campaign, but these organizations are intended to avoid the use of "hard money". These groups ensure the process of funding does not give any direct contributions, but allow donations to campaigns legally.
What roles do the groups listed above play in the electoral process?
They appeal to the public's opinion and provide depth to their party's point of view. Any party wants new followers, especially during an election to ensure that the opposite party does not obtain too much power in congress. If certain political aspects appeal to individuals enough to change their outlook on certain policies or situations, it can be enough to sway the outcome of an election.
Demographics and the population of certain societies affect political beliefs in that specific areas are influenced by personal experiences. For example, if you live in an elderly environment, the following of Republicanism would be much stronger than in a town with more youth, which favor the Democratic Party. Another factor is family in that it has a direct influence on their children's behavior and opinion and these children often follow with their parents beliefs. School impacts a students outlook on politics by helping them grasp the value of political equality, distinguish between political leaders and government institutions, enlighten kids to the political process, and eventually invite you to insert any alternative perspectives or question authority.
How do political beliefs evolve?
As kids mature into adults and become more knowledgeable with the processes of government, they tend to become more interested. With maturity comes independence and the ability to form personal opinions. The interest in political beliefs encourages individuals to proceed to a higher education and this is where the beliefs begin to evolve. Education provides for awareness and understanding of political issues. The process of socialization has also helped the development of political beliefs by providing other perspectives and support groups.
List the processes by which political beliefs are transmitted.
Those you surround yourself with have the greatest impact upon transmitting their beliefs. Whether it is your neighbor or a political organization, discussion will spark and people will provide their opinions. Media is the main form of providing different political views. Coverage of any political issues are met daily by newspapers and television channels. However, for those not yet interested in politics, schools play a major role in educating America's children on governmental ideals.
Explain why US citizens hold certain beliefs about politics.
All beliefs center around the way a situation would personally affect an individual. People form opinions based off of what would benefit them best. In youth, beliefs are not yet a result of an occupation, but as citizens grow and maintain a career, the government will affect that job in one way or another. A majority of beliefs evolve around the way certain policies will affect a workplace.
How do families, schools, and the media act to perpetuate or change political beliefs?
Families: Your family is constantly surrounding you and what you are surrounded by will become a habit. If a family holds strong political views, the stronger influence and education you will have on politics.
School: The school guides your education on politics by gradually leading up and allowing experience, such as student body government. Schools introduce individuals to the value of politics and begin to shape their views through their education process.
Media: Media is so powerful as to provide one speech for an entire nation. The media allows for politicians to expose their views and provide them for everyone to see without having to take the time to travel across the country. Not only does the use of media allow the spread of positive campaigning, but it provides for the ability to negate any opposing beliefs at the flip of a channel or a scroll on the screen.
Explain how political culture affects and informs political participation.
Current political culture is primarily based off of media. Television broadcasts expand across an entire nation, as well as any internet post. These two forms of media appeal to the elderly spectrum of our population, while publicity on Twitter and other apps. play a main role in reaching out to the youth of American society. Any of these methods reaches out to the public, enlightening them to current politics and encouraging them to provide their input.
Explain why individuals engage in various forms of political participation and how that participation may affect the political system.
The most popular form of political participation is voting. However, the alternate ways of providing opinion on political discussion includes writing letters, making phone calls, answering to poll questions and sometimes taking a more aggressive and direct action by protesting. By taking these political actions and actually participating in governmental decisions, it forces legislation attend to specific issues the public believes need mending.
What leads citizens to differ from one another in their political beliefs and behaviors and the political consequences of these differences?
America has excelled into an extremely diverse nation and includes varying demographics. All types of demographics possess different opinions. For example, a wealthy person would be against health care programs and the government providing for the needy because he is an individual that would be paying extra to help those people. On the contrary, a poor person would be pro health care reform because they would be in need of help to pay for medical bills and any kind of treatments. The process of electing comes down to the candidates party because demographics have such differing opinions. Democrats often believe that Republicans consist of wealthy, old people who pass bills and vote according to personal benefit. Either way, one party opposes the other and would most likely refuse to vote for the opposite party, even if confronted with compromise between the two.
What are the group differences in political beliefs and behavior?
The communities of age, race, gender, income, religion and education all affect political behavior in varying ways. Age often sways individuals right or left, whether it is the older generation supporting Republicanism or the youth supporting the Democratic Party. Minorities often favor Democratic beliefs because Republican views appear to be supportive of the upper classes of society. Men and women differ in that women are more willing to accept Democratic views because Democrats typically have the belief of equality over all and women's faith in equality is higher than a man's. Income revolves around careers and people with different careers often choose the party that presents the most beneficial policies for their line of work.
How do changes in political participation affect the political system?
Voter turnout has decreased over the past several years and has really affected how the way in which campaign managers are running their candidates election process. The system has transformed from "inform the public to our style" to just plain "get people out and vote". Participation has been encouraged by providing modes of transportation on election days to ensure people do cast their vote. Unconventional forms of participation are very chaotic and often turn violent. This form of participation is more of a rebellion and doesn't seem to resolve anything other than an immediate change, which can be harmful as an act that isn't thought entirely through. However, the conventional forms of participation is much more peaceful and mature because the conversationalists meet and decide whether or not to agree upon governmental policies without lashing out foolishly.
What role is played by party organizations, PACs, and money in campaigns?
drive agenda(find what people want) some votes enough to sway an election
Party organizations are created to spread the word of what people of that party want to hear. These parties drive political agenda into the public's beliefs and this is often a huge contributing factor in the swaying of some political opinions that can change the turnout of an election. Money obviously pays for a successful campaign, but these organizations are intended to avoid the use of "hard money". These groups ensure the process of funding does not give any direct contributions, but allow donations to campaigns legally.
What roles do the groups listed above play in the electoral process?
They appeal to the public's opinion and provide depth to their party's point of view. Any party wants new followers, especially during an election to ensure that the opposite party does not obtain too much power in congress. If certain political aspects appeal to individuals enough to change their outlook on certain policies or situations, it can be enough to sway the outcome of an election.