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Unit II Lesson 1
The Political Spectrum and Political Socialization
Essential Question:• Why do Americans believe what they do about
politics and what role do families, schools and media play in the changing or perpetuating of these political beliefs?
• In what ways do Americans participate in their political system?
• How does participation vary among various racial, ethnic and socioeconomic groups in the nation?
• How have political parties developed, how are they organized, and what effect do they have on the political process?
Anarchy
“Democrat”, “Liberal”, “Republican”, “Conservative”
what does it all MEAN?
The political spectrum is simply a way to determine the level of government
involvement in something:
“A whole bunch of government in your life? Very few rights
for citizens?”
Government has total power(100%)
Government has no power(0%)
“Little government in your life but rights
aren’t being protected and no services are being provided to
citizens”
Government has total power(100%)
Government has no power(0%)
Moderate- In the middle of the spectrum meaning “average” or not strongly one way
or another
“Moderate”
Despite what you hear on the news, almost all
U.S. government programs and political parties today are only SLIGHTLY to the left or
right of “moderate”
We don’t have…
“Moderate”
Government has total power(100%)
No government
at all(0%)
“Moderate”
More Government
(100%)
Moderate
Moderate
Liberal- Generally speaking liberals are to the left on the political spectrum and believe it is government’s job to help
solve society’s problems and provide equal opportunity for all citizens
More “Liberal”
Liberal
Liberal
Communism
Facism
“Moderate”
More “Liberal”
Moderate
64 Years Old
“Liberal”
LessGovernment
(0%)
ModerateLiberal
Moderate
More “Conservative”
Conservative- Generally speaking conservatives are to the right on the political spectrum, believe in personal responsibility ,and that government gets in the way of individuals solving their own
problems
Conservative
Conservative
“Personal Responsibility”
“Conservatives”
No government
at all(0%)
“Moderate”
Moderate
More “Conservative”
“Conservatives”
*Although conservatives tend to favor smaller government there are exceptions for strong national defense (higher military
spending) and the promotion of “traditional” American values (No abortion or gay marriage; promotion as “Christian Nation”)
*
“Political Socialization”
“Liberal” “Conservative”
“I am very Liberal” “I’m ultra Conservative”
“Political Socialization”
Political Socialization- The process by which people come to acquire their political beliefs and values
“Liberal” “Conservative”
• Family
91%
“Political Socializati
on”
• Race“Political Socializati
on”
•Income “Political Socializati
on”
• Location “Political Socializati
on”
• Religion
Catholics
Jews
“Political Socializati
on”
Evangelical Christians
•Higher Education
“Intellectuals”
“Political Socializati
on”
Last One
•The Media“Political Socializati
on”
Important to Remember
About Political Socialization:
Political socialization and an individual’s political ideology can (and probably will) change over the course of their life (ex.
“Liberal” on welfare and minimum wage in your youth; “Conservative” when it becomes YOUR tax dollars paying for
these programs)
“Liberal” “Conservative”Political Spectrum
Political Socialization
A politician who advocates raising minimum wage, increasing the budget for Social
Security, and involving the federal government more in the protection of the
environment would be considered a:
A.Populist
B.Liberal
C.Conservative
D.Libertarian
Political socialization refers to:
A.Which political party a person identifies with
B.How an individual’s political views and beliefs are developed
C.The measure of the public’s attitude on national issues
D.The role of the government in promoting national identity
Which of the following factors has the greatest influence in determining an
individual’s political ideology?
A.Education level
B.Socioeconomic status
C.Family
D.Age
Homework!!!Textbook Pages: 106-122
Graphic Novel Pages: (None)
