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GOVT 2305 Spiker Rainey Spring 2015 Intersession Exam 2
Kylie Corbin
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Political Studies
Undergraduate 2
05/25/2015

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Term
Public Opinion
Definition
politically relevant opinions held by ordinary citizens that they express openly
Term
What is the process by which you get your public opinion?
Definition
Political socialization
Term
What is political socialization influenced by?
Definition
childhood learning, family, peers, media
Term
Media uses ________ to influence what is on people's minds
Definition
agenda setting effect
Term
ideology
Definition
general belief about the role and purpose of the government
Term
Who leaves lifestyle choices to the individual?
Definition
cultural liberals
Term
crosscutting
Definition
each group includes individuals who also belong to other groups where they can encounter different people and opinions
Term
what is one form of political participation?
Definition
voting
Term
who wrote Common Sense?
Definition
Thomas Paine
Term
When did women gain the right to vote?
Definition
1920's
Term
What amendment gave women the right to vote?
Definition
19th amendment
Term
What lowered the voting age from 21 to 18?
Definition
the 26th amendment
Term
Apathy
Definition
lack of interest in politics
Term
Political Party
Definition
an ongoing coalition of interests joined together in an effort to get its candidates for public office elected under a common label
Term
What connects the citizens with the government?
Definition
Political Parties
Term
What is the media's goal?
Definition
to inform the public about politics and government
Term
What are incumbents?
Definition
Office holders
Term
Open- seat election
Definition
a race without an incumbent
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Who has final electoral advantage?
Definition
The house of representative members
Term
gerrymandering
Definition
redrawing boundaries in a way that favors candidates of its party
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