How do individuals with a college education differ in terms of their political attitudes and opinions from those with less education? Why might a college education produce such differences?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: An ideal response will:
1. Indicate that college graduates have higher levels of internal political efficacy.
2. Indicate that college graduates tend to be more liberal on social issues but more conservative on fiscal issues.
3. Indicate that college graduates tend to be more supportive of First Amendment rights.
4. Explain that college students are exposed to diversity and often have courses with liberal faculty. Explain that college graduates typically have higher incomes.

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