Engage in revolutions to establish democratic governments

Remain firm in their support of absolute monarchs

Look for leaders who would exercise dictatorial powers

Call for church leaders to create theocracies and replace the monarchies

voters are most likely to vote for a candidate who best serves their own interests

politicians will always act in the best interests of the district which elected them

voters will always make the best choice for the overall good of the nation

people will almost always be opposed to a declaration of war

politicians will always act in the best interests of those who help fund their campaigns

People acquire their political affiliations, ideas, and behaviors

Governments become more intrusive in their citizens' lives

Governments redistribute wealth among their citizens

People come into contact with other citizens through political discussions

People become more involved in the political process as they grow older

Favor a free market economy and no government interference in social life or personal liberty

Favor a regulated economy, but no government interference in social or private life

Favor a free market economy, but with government regulation of social behavior

Favor a regulated economy and government regulation of social behavior

Favor a strong centralized government that spends heavily on defense programs

the government should wield greater economic influence during times of recession to help the economy to recover

the government should stay out of the economy as much as possible, in order to prevent artificial inflation

the national government should always seek a favorable balance of trade with foreign nations

the United States Federal Government should issue tariffs against goods imported from foreign nations to protect American internal interests

the Stock market is naturally volatile and should be considered detrimental to the maintenance of a healthy economy

protect people’s natural rights

protect the society at the expense of the individual

protect people from foreign invaders

protect all from anarchy

All of these demographic groups are correctly matched with the political party they recently have been most likely to vote for.

Rural people : Republicans.

Urban individuals : Democrats.

Women : Democrats.

African Americans : Democrats.

Political socialization

Special interest formation

Grassroots movement

Political methodology

National assimilation

the process by which an individual comes to their political opinions and feelings

the process by which an immigrant is assimilated into American society

the process by which the arrival of various immigrant groups changes American society

the ability of the media to manipulate the political opinions of the population

the discord that exists between government rhetoric and government action