AP Government and Politics › Political Education
Which of these best describes political socialization?
The transmission of political ideology and voting patterns from one generation to the next
The inclusion of immigrants in the American political system
The slow process by which the poor and working classes have gained political rights throughout American history
The indoctrination of young people by the media to support candidates who do not serve their best interests
The use of the media to manipulate the electorate into voting for an undesirable candidate
Political socialization is the term given to the transmission of political beliefs and ideology from one generation to the next. Specifically, it refers to the fact that young people, more often than not, adopt the beliefs and voting patterns of their parents.