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1. Where would one place the major ideologies on the ideological spectrum?

[From Left to Right] - Communist (Far Left) - Socialist - Liberal - [Center] - Conservative - Reactionary - Fascist (Far Right)Democrats dominate; progressive economy reforms; mobilization of womenThe direction of the public's opinion about something refers to whether the public favors or opposes it. The tendency for or against some phenomenon.personal contact with policy makers; when a lobbyist makes personal appeals and presentations to government officials to persuade them to adopt the interest group's agenda (this is commonly practiced by small interest groups)

2. 5th party system

[From Left to Right] - Communist (Far Left) - Socialist - Liberal - [Center] - Conservative - Reactionary - Fascist (Far Right)The direction of the public's opinion about something refers to whether the public favors or opposes it. The tendency for or against some phenomenon.personal contact with policy makers; when a lobbyist makes personal appeals and presentations to government officials to persuade them to adopt the interest group's agenda (this is commonly practiced by small interest groups)Democrats dominate; progressive economy reforms; mobilization of women

3. direct lobbying

Democrats dominate; progressive economy reforms; mobilization of women[From Left to Right] - Communist (Far Left) - Socialist - Liberal - [Center] - Conservative - Reactionary - Fascist (Far Right)The direction of the public's opinion about something refers to whether the public favors or opposes it. The tendency for or against some phenomenon.personal contact with policy makers; when a lobbyist makes personal appeals and presentations to government officials to persuade them to adopt the interest group's agenda (this is commonly practiced by small interest groups)

4. direction

personal contact with policy makers; when a lobbyist makes personal appeals and presentations to government officials to persuade them to adopt the interest group's agenda (this is commonly practiced by small interest groups)The direction of the public's opinion about something refers to whether the public favors or opposes it. The tendency for or against some phenomenon.Democrats dominate; progressive economy reforms; mobilization of women[From Left to Right] - Communist (Far Left) - Socialist - Liberal - [Center] - Conservative - Reactionary - Fascist (Far Right)

5. What is political ideology?

personal contact with policy makers; when a lobbyist makes personal appeals and presentations to government officials to persuade them to adopt the interest group's agenda (this is commonly practiced by small interest groups)the set of values and beliefs about the purpose and scope of government held by groups and individuals. Based around the question, What should be the proper role, scope, and function of the government in society[From Left to Right] - Communist (Far Left) - Socialist - Liberal - [Center] - Conservative - Reactionary - Fascist (Far Right)Democrats dominate; progressive economy reforms; mobilization of women

6. life cycle effect

personal contact with policy makers; when a lobbyist makes personal appeals and presentations to government officials to persuade them to adopt the interest group's agenda (this is commonly practiced by small interest groups)Democrats dominate; progressive economy reforms; mobilization of women[From Left to Right] - Communist (Far Left) - Socialist - Liberal - [Center] - Conservative - Reactionary - Fascist (Far Right)attitudes or physical characteristics that change as one ages, no matter the time period or generation. the graying of one's hair is a life-cycle effect

7. non-hispanic white: likely or not likely to vote

[From Left to Right] - Communist (Far Left) - Socialist - Liberal - [Center] - Conservative - Reactionary - Fascist (Far Right)likely (Richer and more educated)Democrats dominate; progressive economy reforms; mobilization of womenpersonal contact with policy makers; when a lobbyist makes personal appeals and presentations to government officials to persuade them to adopt the interest group's agenda (this is commonly practiced by small interest groups)

8. What are some other influences on political attitudes?

critical events -race/ethnicity -economic class and gender -region/location -religionpersonal contact with policy makers; when a lobbyist makes personal appeals and presentations to government officials to persuade them to adopt the interest group's agenda (this is commonly practiced by small interest groups)Democrats dominate; progressive economy reforms; mobilization of women[From Left to Right] - Communist (Far Left) - Socialist - Liberal - [Center] - Conservative - Reactionary - Fascist (Far Right)

9. Partisanship

loyalty to a political cause or party or biasDemocrats dominate; progressive economy reforms; mobilization of women[From Left to Right] - Communist (Far Left) - Socialist - Liberal - [Center] - Conservative - Reactionary - Fascist (Far Right)personal contact with policy makers; when a lobbyist makes personal appeals and presentations to government officials to persuade them to adopt the interest group's agenda (this is commonly practiced by small interest groups)

10. What are factors that influence voter turnout?

personal contact with policy makers; when a lobbyist makes personal appeals and presentations to government officials to persuade them to adopt the interest group's agenda (this is commonly practiced by small interest groups)1. Income and Education 2. Race and Ethnicity 3. Gender 4. Age 5. Civic Engagement 6. Interest in policies 7. voting machines malfunction 8. many elections cramped together.[From Left to Right] - Communist (Far Left) - Socialist - Liberal - [Center] - Conservative - Reactionary - Fascist (Far Right)Democrats dominate; progressive economy reforms; mobilization of women

11. How is public opinion measured?

Public opinion is measured by election results, personal contacts, media reporting, and especially by polls.Democrats dominate; progressive economy reforms; mobilization of womenpersonal contact with policy makers; when a lobbyist makes personal appeals and presentations to government officials to persuade them to adopt the interest group's agenda (this is commonly practiced by small interest groups)[From Left to Right] - Communist (Far Left) - Socialist - Liberal - [Center] - Conservative - Reactionary - Fascist (Far Right)

12. low external and internal: likely or not likely to vote

Democrats dominate; progressive economy reforms; mobilization of womenless likely (this group often believes that they do not understand politics enough and/or they believe their vote does not make a difference-[From Left to Right] - Communist (Far Left) - Socialist - Liberal - [Center] - Conservative - Reactionary - Fascist (Far Right)personal contact with policy makers; when a lobbyist makes personal appeals and presentations to government officials to persuade them to adopt the interest group's agenda (this is commonly practiced by small interest groups)

13. Single Issue Interest Groups

Democrats dominate; progressive economy reforms; mobilization of womenpersonal contact with policy makers; when a lobbyist makes personal appeals and presentations to government officials to persuade them to adopt the interest group's agenda (this is commonly practiced by small interest groups)[From Left to Right] - Communist (Far Left) - Socialist - Liberal - [Center] - Conservative - Reactionary - Fascist (Far Right)groups that have a narrow interest on one issue-tend to dislike compromise, and often draw membership from people new to politics.

14. economic interest groups

Democrats dominate; progressive economy reforms; mobilization of women[From Left to Right] - Communist (Far Left) - Socialist - Liberal - [Center] - Conservative - Reactionary - Fascist (Far Right)personal contact with policy makers; when a lobbyist makes personal appeals and presentations to government officials to persuade them to adopt the interest group's agenda (this is commonly practiced by small interest groups)groups that organize to influence government policy for the economic benefit of their members

15. Major influences on how person will cast their vote

personal contact with policy makers; when a lobbyist makes personal appeals and presentations to government officials to persuade them to adopt the interest group's agenda (this is commonly practiced by small interest groups)Democrats dominate; progressive economy reforms; mobilization of women[From Left to Right] - Communist (Far Left) - Socialist - Liberal - [Center] - Conservative - Reactionary - Fascist (Far Right)party or partisanship, - candidate attributes/qualities. - issues

16. Republican: race and ethnicity

[From Left to Right] - Communist (Far Left) - Socialist - Liberal - [Center] - Conservative - Reactionary - Fascist (Far Right)Democrats dominate; progressive economy reforms; mobilization of womenpersonal contact with policy makers; when a lobbyist makes personal appeals and presentations to government officials to persuade them to adopt the interest group's agenda (this is commonly practiced by small interest groups)non-Hispanic whites

17. Democratic: military service

18. Libertarianism

[From Left to Right] - Communist (Far Left) - Socialist - Liberal - [Center] - Conservative - Reactionary - Fascist (Far Right)freedom over order and equality; government weak at all levels; sales taxes and fees; less fees; less defense and social spending; economic and social behavior should not be controlledDemocrats dominate; progressive economy reforms; mobilization of womenpersonal contact with policy makers; when a lobbyist makes personal appeals and presentations to government officials to persuade them to adopt the interest group's agenda (this is commonly practiced by small interest groups)

19. Liberalism

Democrats dominate; progressive economy reforms; mobilization of women[From Left to Right] - Communist (Far Left) - Socialist - Liberal - [Center] - Conservative - Reactionary - Fascist (Far Right)personal contact with policy makers; when a lobbyist makes personal appeals and presentations to government officials to persuade them to adopt the interest group's agenda (this is commonly practiced by small interest groups)Equality over freedom, freedom over order; powerful national govt; progressive taxes; more social spending; social behavior should not be regulated; economic behavior should be regulated

20. Why has the American party system always been dominated by two major parties?

Democrats dominate; progressive economy reforms; mobilization of women[From Left to Right] - Communist (Far Left) - Socialist - Liberal - [Center] - Conservative - Reactionary - Fascist (Far Right)The Historical Basis. The nation started out with two-parties: the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists. - The Force of Tradition. America has a two-party system because it always has had one. Minor parties, lacking wide political support, have never made a successful showing, so people are reluctant to support them. - The Electoral System. Certain features of government, such as single-member districts, are designed to favor two major parties. - Ideological Consensus. Most Americans have a general agreement on fundamental matters. Conditions that would spark several strong rival parties do not exist in the United States.personal contact with policy makers; when a lobbyist makes personal appeals and presentations to government officials to persuade them to adopt the interest group's agenda (this is commonly practiced by small interest groups)

21. How is populism different from socialism?

Democrats dominate; progressive economy reforms; mobilization of women[From Left to Right] - Communist (Far Left) - Socialist - Liberal - [Center] - Conservative - Reactionary - Fascist (Far Right)personal contact with policy makers; when a lobbyist makes personal appeals and presentations to government officials to persuade them to adopt the interest group's agenda (this is commonly practiced by small interest groups)It favors capitalism and moral regulations. Favor Order and equality over freedom

22. Republican: ideology

Democrats dominate; progressive economy reforms; mobilization of women[From Left to Right] - Communist (Far Left) - Socialist - Liberal - [Center] - Conservative - Reactionary - Fascist (Far Right)personal contact with policy makers; when a lobbyist makes personal appeals and presentations to government officials to persuade them to adopt the interest group's agenda (this is commonly practiced by small interest groups)conservative

23. What is public opinion?

24. Who can vote now?

personal contact with policy makers; when a lobbyist makes personal appeals and presentations to government officials to persuade them to adopt the interest group's agenda (this is commonly practiced by small interest groups)poor( 24th eliminated poll tax), racial minorities (15th gave Knee Grows the right to vote), women ( 19th gave women the right to vote), 18 and older(26th lowered the voting age), citizens, people who are registered to vote, people who are residents for longer than 30 days; ( - - Most states don't allow felons or the mentally disabled to vote - - )[From Left to Right] - Communist (Far Left) - Socialist - Liberal - [Center] - Conservative - Reactionary - Fascist (Far Right)Democrats dominate; progressive economy reforms; mobilization of women

25. Conservatism

personal contact with policy makers; when a lobbyist makes personal appeals and presentations to government officials to persuade them to adopt the interest group's agenda (this is commonly practiced by small interest groups)Democrats dominate; progressive economy reforms; mobilization of women[From Left to Right] - Communist (Far Left) - Socialist - Liberal - [Center] - Conservative - Reactionary - Fascist (Far Right)order over freedom, freedom over equality; powerful state govt; flatter taxes; more defense spending; social behavior should be controlled; economic behavior should not be controlled

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