PSCI 2305 EXAM 1 REVIEW UNT TEST
QUESTIONS |LATEST UPDATES 2026 |
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Equality of Opportunity 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
Public Opinion Citizens' attitudes about political issues, leaders,
institutions, and events. When public opinion has
shifted, the shift has occurred fairly steadily in one
direction. Can be limited.
Values basic principles that shape a person's opinions
about political issues and events
Attitudes A specific preference on a particular issue
Political Ideology A cohesive set of beliefs that forms a general
philosophy about the role of government
Liberal Those who generally support social and political
reform, governmental intervention in the economy,
more economic equality, expansion of federal
social services, and greater concern for consumers
and the environment.
, Conservative Those who generally support the social and
economic status quo and are suspicious of efforts
to introduce new political formulas and economic
arrangements; believe that a large and
powerful government poses a threat to
citizens' freedom
Libertarian Someone who emphasizes freedom and believes
in voluntary association with small government
Socialist Someone who generally believes in social
ownership, strong government, free markets, and
reducing economic inequality
Political Socialization The introduction of individuals into the political
culture. The processes that form political
beliefs and values.
Agents of Socialization Social institutions. including families and schools,
that help to shape individuals' basic political beliefs
and values
Gender Gap A distinctive pattern of voting behavior reflecting
the differences in views between women and men.
BUt theres an increase in numbre of women in
office.
Marketplace of Ideas The public forum in which beliefs and ideas are
exchanged and compete
Public-opinion polls Scientific instruments for measuring public opinion
QUESTIONS |LATEST UPDATES 2026 |
COMPLETE!!
100%
Equality of Opportunity 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
Public Opinion Citizens' attitudes about political issues, leaders,
institutions, and events. When public opinion has
shifted, the shift has occurred fairly steadily in one
direction. Can be limited.
Values basic principles that shape a person's opinions
about political issues and events
Attitudes A specific preference on a particular issue
Political Ideology A cohesive set of beliefs that forms a general
philosophy about the role of government
Liberal Those who generally support social and political
reform, governmental intervention in the economy,
more economic equality, expansion of federal
social services, and greater concern for consumers
and the environment.
, Conservative Those who generally support the social and
economic status quo and are suspicious of efforts
to introduce new political formulas and economic
arrangements; believe that a large and
powerful government poses a threat to
citizens' freedom
Libertarian Someone who emphasizes freedom and believes
in voluntary association with small government
Socialist Someone who generally believes in social
ownership, strong government, free markets, and
reducing economic inequality
Political Socialization The introduction of individuals into the political
culture. The processes that form political
beliefs and values.
Agents of Socialization Social institutions. including families and schools,
that help to shape individuals' basic political beliefs
and values
Gender Gap A distinctive pattern of voting behavior reflecting
the differences in views between women and men.
BUt theres an increase in numbre of women in
office.
Marketplace of Ideas The public forum in which beliefs and ideas are
exchanged and compete
Public-opinion polls Scientific instruments for measuring public opinion
