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-A  person’s belief that he or she can have an impact on government and policy
-Interest group: group of people who share common goals and organize to influence government and policy
-Factors in public opinion: diversity, communication, significant numbers

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-Set of basic values and beliefs about a nation and its government that most citizens share
-In America, some examples are:

Our liberties and freedoms

Support for the Constitution

Support for the Bill of Rights

Commitment to the idea of political equality

Belief in the value of private property

Emphasis on individual achievement

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-Political socialization: process by which individuals learn their political beliefs and attitudes from school, friends, family, etc.
-Personal experiences (family and home influence, social and peer groups, mass media) all play vital roles in forming the basis of a person's opinions and ideologies