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Political Socialization and Political Participation

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What is the process by which individuals acquire political values, beliefs, and attitudes called?

  1. Political Socialization

  2. Political Participation

  3. Political Efficacy

  4. Political Alienation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Political socialization is the process by which individuals acquire political values, beliefs, and attitudes.

Which of the following is NOT an agent of political socialization?

  1. Family

  2. School

  3. Peer Group

  4. Mass Media


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Peer group is not an agent of political socialization.

The process by which individuals express their political views and opinions is called:

  1. Political Socialization

  2. Political Participation

  3. Political Efficacy

  4. Political Alienation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Political participation is the process by which individuals express their political views and opinions.

Which of the following is NOT a form of political participation?

  1. Voting

  2. Running for office

  3. Attending political rallies

  4. Donating money to political campaigns


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Attending political rallies is not a form of political participation.

The belief that one's participation in politics can make a difference is called:

  1. Political Socialization

  2. Political Participation

  3. Political Efficacy

  4. Political Alienation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Political efficacy is the belief that one's participation in politics can make a difference.

The feeling of powerlessness and disconnection from the political system is called:

  1. Political Socialization

  2. Political Participation

  3. Political Efficacy

  4. Political Alienation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Political alienation is the feeling of powerlessness and disconnection from the political system.

Which of the following is a factor that contributes to political socialization?

  1. Family

  2. School

  3. Peer Group

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above factors contribute to political socialization.

Which of the following is a factor that contributes to political participation?

  1. Education

  2. Income

  3. Age

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above factors contribute to political participation.

Which of the following is a form of political participation that is direct?

  1. Voting

  2. Running for office

  3. Attending political rallies

  4. Donating money to political campaigns


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Running for office is a form of political participation that is direct.

Which of the following is a form of political participation that is indirect?

  1. Voting

  2. Running for office

  3. Attending political rallies

  4. Donating money to political campaigns


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Donating money to political campaigns is a form of political participation that is indirect.

The belief that the government is responsive to the needs of the people is called:

  1. Political Socialization

  2. Political Participation

  3. Political Efficacy

  4. Political Trust


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Political trust is the belief that the government is responsive to the needs of the people.

The feeling that the government is not responsive to the needs of the people is called:

  1. Political Socialization

  2. Political Participation

  3. Political Efficacy

  4. Political Alienation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Political alienation is the feeling that the government is not responsive to the needs of the people.

Which of the following is a factor that contributes to political trust?

  1. Good economic conditions

  2. Effective government

  3. Responsive government

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above factors contribute to political trust.

Which of the following is a factor that contributes to political alienation?

  1. Bad economic conditions

  2. Ineffective government

  3. Unresponsive government

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above factors contribute to political alienation.

Which of the following is a consequence of political socialization?

  1. Political participation

  2. Political efficacy

  3. Political trust

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are consequences of political socialization.

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