Discuss the ways in which the media act as an agent of political socialization.

What will be an ideal response?


As ever-present fixtures in our daily lives, and particularly in the lives of young Americans, the media contribute to our political socialization in several ways. They help shape social norms, reflect changing societal standards, and often reinforce core democratic values. They also help determine the national agenda and help educate people about public policy issues.

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What influence have labor unions had on American politics?

a. Unions use a portion of dues paid by members to fund the campaigns of sympathetic candidates, and union members are the primary foot soldiers for knocking on doors and making phone calls. b. The AFL-CIO and SEIU are key components of the Republican coalition and counter the efforts of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the National Federation of Independent Businesses to influence elections. c. While they play a role in American politics, their influence has been weakened by their efforts to maintain support within both political parties. d. Labor unions have struggled to have an impact in American politics because of the legacy of right to work laws that prohibit unions from using dues from members to engage in partisan politics.

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Summarize what the text says about the youth vote in the historic 1972 election and in elections since that time.

What will be an ideal response?

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What did Congress use as the principle constitutional basis for the 1964 Civil Rights Act?

a. its power to regulate interstate commerce b. the Tenth Amendment c. the supremacy clause d. the general welfare clause e. habeas corpus clause

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Research that addresses a specific concern, like why something continues to happen, is considered __________ research

Fill in the blanks with correct word

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