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When it comes to political socialization, which of the following is the most important factor in a young person's early political influence?
- social media
- mass movements
- peers
- family
The family is the first means of political socialization where people learn early attitudes and beliefs about politics.
The family is the first means of political socialization where people learn early attitudes and beliefs about politics.
The family is the first means of political socialization where people learn early attitudes and beliefs about politics.
The family is the first means of political socialization where people learn early attitudes and beliefs about politics.
What is the most common way individuals can influence policy and government?
- direct lobbying
- voting
- texting
- working
Voting is the most common way an individual exercises his or her ability to influence government.
Voting is the most common way an individual exercises his or her ability to influence government.
Voting is the most common way an individual exercises his or her ability to influence government.
Voting is the most common way an individual exercises his or her ability to influence government.
What is the most effective way for contemporary grassroots movements to reach a large number of people?
- social media
- television ads
- holding rallies
- protesting
Social media has recently become the single most effective way to spread an organization's message and gain mass support.
Social media has recently become the single most effective way to spread an organization's message and gain mass support.
Social media has recently become the single most effective way to spread an organization's message and gain mass support.
Social media has recently become the single most effective way to spread an organization's message and gain mass support.
Which of the following is an example of a contemporary political movement?
- the women's suffrage movement
- the temperance movement
- the abolitionist movement
- the Tea Party movement
The Tea Party (which is not an actual political party) has gained the support of millions of Americans and has even gained the support of many in Congress.
The Tea Party (which is not an actual political party) has gained the support of millions of Americans and has even gained the support of many in Congress.
The Tea Party (which is not an actual political party) has gained the support of millions of Americans and has even gained the support of many in Congress.
The Tea Party (which is not an actual political party) has gained the support of millions of Americans and has even gained the support of many in Congress.
After women gained the right to vote, what other political change did the women's movement directly influence?
- Civil Rights Act of 1964
- the abolition of slavery
- environmental deregulation
- massive tax cuts
After securing the right to vote, many members of the women's movement joined the civil rights movement that led to the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
After securing the right to vote, many members of the women's movement joined the civil rights movement that led to the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
After securing the right to vote, many members of the women's movement joined the civil rights movement that led to the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
After securing the right to vote, many members of the women's movement joined the civil rights movement that led to the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
How do grassroots movements typically gain both support and legitimacy?
- by picketing the White House
- by emailing their members
- by peaceful marches and rallies
- by violent protests
Peaceful demonstrations and rallies not only give grassroots organizations free media, but they also legitimize the organization's movement and help attract the attention of government officials.
Peaceful demonstrations and rallies not only give grassroots organizations free media, but they also legitimize the organization's movement and help attract the attention of government officials.
Peaceful demonstrations and rallies not only give grassroots organizations free media, but they also legitimize the organization's movement and help attract the attention of government officials.
Peaceful demonstrations and rallies not only give grassroots organizations free media, but they also legitimize the organization's movement and help attract the attention of government officials.
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