Political Socialization
Were they what you expected?
Were the results of the quizzes similar?
Do you agree with them? Why or why not?
Do you think such quizzes are useful tools?
Which one(s) do you think had the best design? Why?
Why do you think you are the political person you are?
Where do you think your core beliefs about politics come from?
Do the theories of political socialization discussed in the class notes or in the text seem to apply to you?
What is your earliest political memory?
Do you share your parents’ political opinions in whole or in part?
What other influences were important in your own political socialization (school, friends, significant events, etc.)?
How did any of these influences shape your development?
If you’re already thinking that there are few or no issues that you care about, think about that as well. How would you explain why this is the case?
