POLS 101 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Voting Age, Campaign Finance In The United States, Party System
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The divide is not happening more so between different religions, but between different denominations of religions: example: methodists and catholics have different views on things, but more traditional methodists will side with more traditional. Whereas more modern methodists will agree with more modern catholics. Understand the difference between bi-modal and moderate (one mode) electorates and consider the opposing arguments for why polarization exists. Know the causes of political segregation and its consequences on politics. Also be able to explain the data bishop uses to make his argument. Know the different groups of people within the wider public that may be more informed on public opinion related to certain issues. Know the definition, sources, and the demographic characteristics that impact political socialization. (do not confuse these with factors impacting vote choice). Identify the different dimensions of public opinion. This does not give a good sample of what average americans are feeling.
