East Georgia College
POLS 1101, American Government
Study Guide
TEST 2
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Chapter 4- Political Ideologies
What is a political ideology?
Know the mainstream and radical ideologies.
What is liberalism?
The foundations of classic liberalism can be traced back to the writings of whom?
The foundations of early conservatism can be traced back to the ideas of whom?
Explain the differences in classic liberalism and contemporary liberalism.
How do the different ideologies differ on the economy and government intervention?
Explain the differences in early conservatism and contemporary conservatism.
What is neoliberalism and neoconservatism?
What is a positive state?
Chapter 5- Public Opinion and Political Participation
What is public opinion?
Explain the differences in constant and dynamic opinions.
What are the basic values of democracy?
How is public opinion formed?
What is political socialization?
What are the agents of political socialization? Explain each.
What are the three motives for political participation? Explain each.
What are the different forms of political participation?
Explain the six categories of citizen participation.
What is civil disobedience?
Chapter 6-Politics and the Media
What is mass media?
What is the “fifth branch” of government?
When did the radio become a popular form of media?
Who was the first “Media President”?
What is the Supreme Court’s view on censorship of newspapers?
Are television and radio regulated more or less than newspapers?
What is the FCC?
What are the 4 roles of the media?
What is agenda setting?
