A set of beliefs about politics and society that helps people make sense of their world is called ______.

a. a political attitude
b. an ideology
c. a public policy
d. public opinion
e. political socialization


b. an ideology

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a. implementation, administration, and facilitation. b. administration, facilitation, and regimentation. c. regulation, regimentation, and administration. d. interpret law, regulate the economy, provide checks on the Congress. e. regulation, administration, and implementation.

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A) presidential appointment of Supreme Court justices B) ?the guaranteed right to a fair trial C) the system of checks and balances D) ?the public election of government officials E) the initiative process for lawmaking

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