AP U.S. Government and Politics / Unit 4: American Political Ideologies and Beliefs
4.2 Political Socialization
Notes
How people form political beliefs: family (most influential early), schools, peers, media, religion, events.
- Generational and life-cycle effects.
Practice
The strongest early influence on political views is usually:
Parents.
A generation shaped by a major event (like 9/11) shows:
Shared experience.
People's views changing as they age and gain responsibilities is a:
Stage of life.
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