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the induction of individuals into the political culture; learning the underlying beliefs and values on which the political system is based.

social institutions, including families and schools, that help to shape individuals' basic political beliefs and values.

a distinctive pattern of voting behavior reflecting the differences in views between women and men.

today this term refers to those who generally support social and political reform; extensive governmental intervention in the economy; the expansion of federal social services; more vigorous efforts on behalf of the poor, minorities, and women; and greater concern for consumers and the environment.

today this term refers to those who generally support the social and economis status quo and are suspicious of efforts to introduce new political formuae and economic arrangements. Conservatives believe that a large and powerful government poses a threat to citizens' freedom.

ability to influence government and politics.

the public forum in which beliefs and ideas are exchanged and compete.

scientific instruents for measuring public opinion.

a small group selected by researchers to represent the most important characteristics of an entire population.

a method used by pollsters to select a representative sample in which every individual in the population has an equal probability of being selected as a respondent.

a polling method in which respondents are selected at random from a list of ten digit telephone numbers, with every effort made to avoid bias in the construction of the sample.

polling error that arises when the sample is not representative of the population being studied which creates errors in overrepresenting or underrepresenting some opinions.

polling error that arises based on the small size of the sample.

failure to identigy the true distribution of opinion within a population because of errors such as ambiguous or poorly worded questions.

polling technique in which the questions are designed to shape the respondent's opinion.

attitudes and views that are especially important to the individual holding them.

impression conveyed by polls that something is important to the public when actually it is not.

a shift in electoral support to the candidate whom public opinion polls report as the front-runner.

citizens' attitudes about political issues, leaders, institutions and events.

basic principles that shape a person's opinions about political issues and events.

a cohesive set of beliefs that forms a general philosophy about the role of government.

a specific preference on a particular issue.

a widely shared American ideal that all people should have the freedom to use whatever talents and wealth they have to reach their fullest potential.

freedom from governmental control.

a system of rule that permits citizens to play a significant part in the governmental process, usually through the election of key public officals.

short snippets of information aimed at dramatizing a story rather than explaining its substantive meaning.

requirement that broadcasters provide candidates for the same political office equal opportunities to communicate their messages to the public.

a federal communications commission regulation giving individuals the right to have the opportunity to respond to personal attacks made on a radio or television broadcast.

a federal communications commission requirement for broadcasters who air programs on controversial issues to provide time for opposing views. The FCC ceased enforcing this doctrine in 1985.

the power of the media to bring public attention to particular issues and problems.

the power of the media to influence how events and issues are interpreted.

the process of preparing the public to take a particular view of an event or political actor.

political activities, such as voting, contacting political officials, volunteering for a campaign, or participating in a protest, whose purpose is to influence government.

a strategy by which organized interests seek to influence the passage of legislation by exerting direct pressure on members of the legislature.

an attempt, usually through the use of paid consultants, to establish a favorable relationship with the public and influence its political opinions.

a lawsuit or legal proceeding; as a form of political participation, an attempt to seek relief in a court of law.

participation that involves assembling crowds to confront a gov. or other official organization.

the right to vote; also called franchise.

a state imposed tax on voters as a prerequisite for registration. poll taxes were rendered unconstitutional in national elections by the twenty-fourth amendment, and in state elections by the supreme court 1966.

the percentage of eligible individuals who actually vote.

citizens who are eligible to vote and who participate in american political life.

a distinctive pattern of voting behavior reflecting the differences in views between women and men.

status in society based on level of education, income, and occupational prestige.