HOW POLITICAL OPINIONS ARE FORMED

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We form many of the attitudes, values, and beliefs that shape our opinions through a process called political socialization.
Political values form early in life
Political outlook and behavior can change as we age
Some age differences in politics are result of life-cycle effects—changes in our life circumstances
Other differences, known as generational effects, result from unique issues and events confronting each generation

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For a long period of modern history, many believed that civil wars would be the primary type of armed conflict in the world. What major event changed the way security analysts thought about strategies and the realities of military conflict?

a. The September 11th terrorist attacks b. The outbreak of World War I c. The election of Barack Obama d. The end of the Cold War

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Under the Unites States Constitution, the Senate represents __________ while the House represents __________

A) the states; the people B) federal interests; local ones C) foreign issues; domestic ones D) the president abroad; his interests at home

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The example of the Melians suggests that morality plays a more significant role in politics among nations than within nations

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Two states have blanket primaries

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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