Chapter 7
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Public opinion | is the aggregate of individual attitudes or beliefs held by the adult population. |
| random sample | a sample in which every element in the population has an equal chance of being selected |
| exit polling | Used for projections; asks voters outside voting booth |
| political socialization | the process by which people gain their political attitudes and opinions |
| Elite | a relatively small dominant group within a large society, having a privileged status perceived as being envied by others of a lower line of order. |
| gender gap | The difference between the political opinions or political behavior of men and women. |
| political ideology | the coherent set of values and beliefs about the purpose and scope of government held by groups and individuals |
| populist | one who is liberal on economic issues and conservative on personal conduct issues |
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