Influence of Ideology on Public Opinion

Very Hard Unit 4: Political Ideologies Public Opinion

Public opinion in the United States is shaped by a variety of factors, including demographics, political socialization, and media influence. Understanding how these factors impact public opinion is crucial to analyzing electoral behavior and policymaking.

Consider the following statements about public opinion and their relationship with the political ideologies present in American society:

Which of the following statements correctly identifies a key relationship between public opinion and the influence of ideological beliefs among the electorate?

People who identify as economically liberal tend to support increased government intervention in the economy regardless of race or religion.

Public opinion polls show that ideological beliefs significantly influence individual voting behaviors, leading to less partisan polarization over time.

Voters with strong ideological beliefs are more likely to be influenced by external events, such as economic crises, in shaping their opinions.

Public opinion is often shaped by elite discourse, with voters relying on political leaders to frame issues according to their ideological leanings.

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