AP Government: Political Beliefs & Behaviors

people qualified to vote

process which people get their sense of political identity, beliefs, and values.

public opinion surveys used by major media pollsters to predict electoral winners with speed and precision.

everyone has an equal probability of being selected for the sample.

error in a statistical analysis arising from the unrepresentativeness of the sample taken.

science of population changes

a set of related beliefs about political theory and policy held by an individual, group of individuals or a particular social class.

A per capita tax of a fixed amount charged each person to register to vote, or to vote.

the process of voting in an election.

relating to a population in which more than half represent social, ethnic, or racial minorities, and in which fewer members of the more socially, politically, or financially dominant group are represented

set of basic values/beliefs shared by a country/government that influences opinions and behaviors of their people.

views favor more government involvement in business, social welfare, minority rights, and increased government spending.

favoring local, limited government, less government regulations, conformity to society.

collection of shared attitudes of citizens about government, politics, and the making of public policy.

gradual disengagement of people and politicians from the parties