Political __________ is the process by which personal and other background traits influence one's views about politics and government.

A. socialization
B. identification
C. memory
D. positioning
E. foundation


Answer: A

Political Science

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following is a political linkage that can be used to understand why poverty in the United States only barely declined during recent periods of strong economic growth?

a. Poor people have little initiative, even in good economic times. b. Religious organizations typically cut back their charity programs during good economic times. c. Public opinion opposes government programs that seem to redistribute income. d. The national government has not created major programs to eliminate poverty.

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For representative democracy to work, all of the following must take place EXCEPT

A) opportunities for genuine leadership competition. B) individuals and parties must be free to run for office. C) genuine freedom of speech and press. D) voters must perceive that a meaningful choice exists. E) most of the money for campaigning must come from the government.

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A researcher refuses to conduct research that involves deception because she believes that lying is immoral under all circumstances. This researcher is operating from a (an) _______ ethical perspective

a. utilitarian b. skeptical c. anti-coercive d. deontological e. pragmatic

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