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Unit 4 Readings and Video Response Essay

Unit 4 Readings and Video Response Essay

Q Follow and use the structure when answering these questions (this is a part of your grade) Refer to the sections on Political Socialization (pages 136 to 141) and the Video about "What is Democracy?" Breaking It Down with Robert Brem Part 2. (Links to an external site.) Now: Reflect upon your own process of political socialization and agents of socialization in your life. 1. What agents have been most influential in shaping your core political beliefs and specific attitudes regarding politics? 2. What do you think is the appropriate size and role of government in 21st century society? 3. Explain your answer and remember to reference the material in the course reader, video, and text book. Answer all questions utilizing “in-text citation” style (e.g. author, year, page). 4. Remember to explain & support your reaction! Reference text materials utilizing “in-text citation” style (regarding author, year, and page #). 5. Your answer should aim at about 500 words or more in response here. ?

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Throughout adult life my concept of political socialization was imparted upon me in equal parts by my family and agents of the media. My exposure to the political condition of America was initially built upon the ideas that were perpetuated by members of my family. It was especially in and around election times was the exposure maximum. Through socializing with them, I got to know about the pros and cons of each representative as well as of the opposing candidate.