POLI 105 VCU FINAL EXAM MASTER STUDY
BUNDLE 2026 EDITION
◉ Values (or beliefs).
Answer: Basic principles that shape a person's opinions about
political issues and events
◉ Liberty.
Answer: Freedom from Government control
◉ Justice.
Answer: The fairness of how rewards and punishments are
delivered, especially by governments and courts, but also in society
◉ equality of opportunity.
Answer: A widely shared American ideal that all people should have
the freedom to use whatever talents and wealth they have to reach
their fullest potential
◉ Political Ideology.
Answer: A cohesive set of beliefs that forms a general philosophy
about the role of government
,◉ Attitudes (or opinions).
Answer: A specific preference on a particular issue
◉ Liberal.
Answer: Today this term refers to those who generally support
social and political reform, governmental intervention in the
economy, more economic equality, expansion of federal social
services, and greater concern for consumers and the environment
◉ Conservative.
Answer: Today this term refers to those who generally support the
social and economic status quo and are suspicious of efforts to
introduce new political formulas and economic arrangements;
conservatives believe that a large and powerful government poses a
threat to citizens' freedom
◉ Libertarian.
Answer: Someone who emphasizes freedom and believes in
voluntary association with small government
◉ Soicalist.
, Answer: Someone who generally believes in social ownership,
strong government, free markets, and a reduction in economic
inequality
◉ Political Socialization.
Answer: The induction of individuals into the political culture;
learning the underlying beliefs and values on which the political
system is based
◉ Agents of Socialization.
Answer: Social institutions, including families and schools, that help
to shape individuals' basic political beliefs and values
◉ Gender Gap.
Answer: A distinctive pattern of voting behavior reflecting the
differences in views between women and men
◉ Public-opinion polls.
Answer: Scientific instruments for measuring public opinion
◉ Sample.
Answer: A small group selected by researchers to represent the most
important characteristics of an entire population
BUNDLE 2026 EDITION
◉ Values (or beliefs).
Answer: Basic principles that shape a person's opinions about
political issues and events
◉ Liberty.
Answer: Freedom from Government control
◉ Justice.
Answer: The fairness of how rewards and punishments are
delivered, especially by governments and courts, but also in society
◉ equality of opportunity.
Answer: A widely shared American ideal that all people should have
the freedom to use whatever talents and wealth they have to reach
their fullest potential
◉ Political Ideology.
Answer: A cohesive set of beliefs that forms a general philosophy
about the role of government
,◉ Attitudes (or opinions).
Answer: A specific preference on a particular issue
◉ Liberal.
Answer: Today this term refers to those who generally support
social and political reform, governmental intervention in the
economy, more economic equality, expansion of federal social
services, and greater concern for consumers and the environment
◉ Conservative.
Answer: Today this term refers to those who generally support the
social and economic status quo and are suspicious of efforts to
introduce new political formulas and economic arrangements;
conservatives believe that a large and powerful government poses a
threat to citizens' freedom
◉ Libertarian.
Answer: Someone who emphasizes freedom and believes in
voluntary association with small government
◉ Soicalist.
, Answer: Someone who generally believes in social ownership,
strong government, free markets, and a reduction in economic
inequality
◉ Political Socialization.
Answer: The induction of individuals into the political culture;
learning the underlying beliefs and values on which the political
system is based
◉ Agents of Socialization.
Answer: Social institutions, including families and schools, that help
to shape individuals' basic political beliefs and values
◉ Gender Gap.
Answer: A distinctive pattern of voting behavior reflecting the
differences in views between women and men
◉ Public-opinion polls.
Answer: Scientific instruments for measuring public opinion
◉ Sample.
Answer: A small group selected by researchers to represent the most
important characteristics of an entire population
