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Chp 8 gov vocab
Public opinion, participation, and voting
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Political socialization | most notably in families and schools – by which we develop our political attitudes, values, and beliefs. |
| Public opinion | The distribution of individual preferences or evaluations of a given issue, candidate, or institution within a specific population. |
| Random sample | this type of sample, every individual has unknown and random chance of being selected. |
| Margin of error | Range of percentage points in which the sample accurately reflects the population |
| Intensity | How strongly an individual holds an opinion |
| Latency | Political opinions that are held but not yet expressed |
| Salience | Individuals belief that an issue is important to him or her |
| Voter registration | System designed to reduce voter fraud by limiting voting to those who have established eligibility to vote by submitting the proper documents. |
| Party identification | An informal and subjective affiliation with a political party that most people acquire in childhood. |