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Citizen Beliefs About Government

Page history last edited by Robert W. Maloy 4 years, 2 months ago


People and their Government 

 

  • Citizens of the United States are allowed to vocalize their thoughts and beliefs regarding their government and leaders.
  • These thoughts and beliefs are displayed with protests, writing letters, polls, and other means.
  • Most younger people are less informed regarding politics
  • Overall trust and faith in the government has declined since the Vietnam War and Watergate.

 

Political Efficacy is citizens' trust in government and belief that they can influence political decisions.

 

 

Learning About Government 

 

  • The process of a person becoming part of a political ideology is called political socialization
  • People learn about the government from their parents, schools, and media

 

How Do People Voice Their Thoughts on the Government? 

 

  • People voice their opinions on government in many ways
  • Voting
  • Editorials
  • Polls
  • Writing letters to government officials
  • Protests
  • Petitions
  • Cartoons
  • Campaigning

 

 

Link here for a "People on the Street" segment asking people about the purpose of government and leaders.


Sources:
AP Gov Wiki. http://ap-government.wikispaces.com/Unit+2+Political+Beliefs+and+Behaviors

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