Transcript Political Socialization Notes

POLITICAL BEHAVIOR
Right (Conservative)
• Conservatives tend to favor________ _____________ , but frequently
support laws to restrict personal behavior that violates “______________
____________." They oppose excessive government control of business,
while endorsing government action to defend morality and the
traditional family structure. Conservatives usually support a strong
_____________ , oppose bureaucracy and high taxes, favor a free-market
economy, and endorse strong law enforcement.
Left (Liberal)
• Liberals usually embrace freedom of choice in __________
___________, but tend to support significant government control of the
______________ . They generally support a government-funded "safety net"
to help the disadvantaged, and advocate strict regulation
of business. Liberals tend to favor environmental regulations,
defend civil liberties and free expression, support government action
to promote ________________ , and tolerate diverse lifestyles.
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POLITICAL BEHAVIOR
Libertarian
• Libertarians support maximum liberty in both ______________ and
______________ matters. They advocate a much smaller government; one
that is limited to protecting individuals from coercion and violence.
Libertarians tend to embrace__________ _______________ , oppose
government bureaucracy and taxes, promote private charity, tolerate
diverse lifestyles, support the free market, and defend __________
__________.
Statist (Big Government)
Statists want government to have a great deal of ________________ over the
economy and individual behavior. They frequently doubt whether
____________
____________ and ___________ ____________ are
practical options in today's world. Statists tend to distrust the free market,
support high taxes and centralized planning of the economy, oppose
diverse lifestyles, and question the importance of civil liberties.
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POLITICAL AFFILIATION TENDENCIES
Pew Research Center – Political Affiliation
• Race
• Gender
• Age
• Education
• Religion
POLITICAL SOCIALIZATION
Def: “Social process by which people form their political
attitudes”
How could one predict political affiliation tendencies in the
United States using political affiliation?
HINT: Income, Wealth, Power, Prestige
ANOTHER PERSPECTIVE…
“Five Morals that Shape our Political
Views” – Jonathan Haidt
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Political “HANDPRINT”
1. Trace your hand on a piece card stock
2. Identify the 5 biggest factors in your
‘political socialization.’ One for each
finger.
3. In the palm of your hand, identify your
label on the political spectrum (i.e. –
liberal – statist)
4. Cut out your hand print
5. 3 Awards for EC – Most Informative, Most
Attractive, Most Creative
POLITICAL AFFILIATION
TENDENCIES
1. Personally, what is the value in knowing
political affiliation tendencies?
2.Who would place value in knowing these
tendencies?
3.What meaning do these discoveries have
for you?
4.What are the limits to the value of knowing
political tendencies?