DANIEL AND SCOTT

1. Political B’s

2. Public Opinion 3 point clue 2 point clue 1 point clue Propaganda tries to influence this. What a poll is usually trying to figure out. What the stance of the general public is on an issue.

3. Random Sampling 3 point clue 2 point clue 1 point clue Harper’s Magazine messed up in 1948 because it did not use this. This type of sampling is used by polls to ensure their results cover all of the populace. This sampling ensures that different kinds of people are polled.

4. Rational Ignorance 3 point clue 2 point clue 1 point clue This is usually why people vote randomly. People who do not bother learning about who they really want to vote for have this. When the cost of learning about something outweighs the benefit of knowing it.

5. Gallup Poll 3 point clue 2 point clue 1 point clue This organization was originally called the American Institute of Public Opinion. This public opinion test was created in 1935 and has never been paid or sponsored by political parties. . This is the most well known polling organization in the United States.

6. Political Elite 3 point clue 2 point clue 1 point clue This is actually a hypothetical political group. This group is made up of the wealthy and over-privileged. A group that is considered to represent the upper crust of United States citizens.

7. Efficacy 3 point clue 2 point clue 1 point clue This has two parts: external and internal. People who have a sense of this believe the government listens to them. People who have a sense of this are also more likely to participate in voting.

8. Political Ideology 3 point clue 2 point clue 1 point clue A collection of ideas within society. How a group expects society to work. The policies the public want the government to instate or remove.

9. Poll 3 point clue 2 point clue 1 point clue One in Literary Digest predicted the election in 1926. Often used to predict who will win presidential elections. A survey of public opinion.

10. Gender Gap 3 point clue 2 point clue 1 point clue Caused by the fact that more men vote Republican and more women vote Democrat. A n area of political disagreement between men and women. The gap between the political views of men and women.

11. Social Status 3 point clue 2 point clue 1 point clue The hierarchy among citizens. Usually based on how much money a person has. The “rank” of a person in society.

12. Liberal 3 point clue 2 point clue 1 point clue Populist oriented. This kind of person emphasizes political and social change. To many Barrack Obama is considered this word with a L.

13. Communitarian 3 point clue 2 point clue 1 point clue Political ideology against individualism. Political ideology based on need to balance individual rights with the health of the community Political ideology not opposed to liberalism entirely.

14. Libertarian 3 point clue 2 point clue 1 point clue Are usually associated as the opposite of communitarians. Political ideology emphasizing the maximum possible amount of personal freedoms and liberties. Political group famous for its support of prostitution.

15. Conservative 3 point clue 2 point clue 1 point clue Usually republicans are associated with this ideology. Political ideology emphasizing the sustainment of current government and social policies. Political ideology popular in the south.

16. Populist 3 point clue 2 point clue 1 point clue Much of this politcal ideology became popular during the early 20 th century due to poor working conditions. Political ideology that often portrays the poor working class against elites. Often misunderstood as communism.

17. Socialization 3 point clue 2 point clue 1 point clue This process provides individuals the tools to interact with society. The cultural, social, and political inheritance a society passes down to newer generations. The family is an agent that helps aid this process.

18. Civic Duty 3 point clue 2 point clue 1 point clue Jury duty is considered in this category of jobs. The social, political, and cultural duties a citizen of a nation is expected to carry out for the benefit of a community. A citizen’s requirement to be considered part of a community.

19. Progressive 3 point clue 2 point clue 1 point clue Teddy Roosevelt is considered to be in this category of political attitudes and ideology. A political attitude and ideology that pushes for change and reform in the current political situation. Trust busting was related to this movement.

20. Gender Gap 3 point clue 2 point clue 1 point clue This theory is used to explain why men and women have certain political tendencies. Difference in political view between women and men The republican party has lost some popularity with women voters due to this theory.