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Chapter 6
Public Opinion and Political Action
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Political Studies
12th Grade
09/29/2010

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Public Opinion
Definition
the distrubtion of the populations beliefs about politics and policy issues
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Demography
Definition
the science of population changes
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Census(2)
Definition
a valuable tool for understanding population changes
.required every 10 years
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Political Culture
Definition
an overall set of values widely shared with in a society
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Reappotionment
Definition
The process of realocating seats in the House of Representatives every 10 years on the basis of the results of the Census.
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Graying of America(2)
Definition
.Fastes growing age group is over 65
.Potential drain on Social Security
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Politicaluires Socialization
Definition
.the process through which and individual acquires {their} particular political orientation
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The process of Political Socialization(8)
Definition
.the family
.time and emotional commitment
.Political leaning of children often mirror their parents
.The mass Media
.Generation gap in TV new viewing
-School/Education
.Used by government to socialize to young into the political culture
. Education produces better jobs and a more positive view of government
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Asian immigration
Definition
has been driven by a new class of professional workers
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