50 question quiz

U.S. Government

Quiz #8 Ch6 – Public Opinion and Political Socialization

1. What is public opinion?

2. What is political socialization?

3. What are three of the factors that influence a person’s political socialization?

4. What is the meaning of the term “agenda setting.”

5. What is a gender gap in public opinion?

6. Public opinion is measured by opinion polls; what is a public opinion poll?

7. What is two of the problems with opinion polls?

8. What two factors are indicative of a person having a religious influence in his or her political opinions

9. What is the most important principle in sampling or poll taking (a mathematical term)?

10. Trust in government is an important factor in the American political system; what is the definition of political trust?