Question: In his definition of public opinion, the author claims that the opinions of private individuals become public opinion when they

Answer: are openly expressed

Question: The process by which individuals acquire their political opinion is called

Answer: political socialization

Question: The process of political socialization in the United States is

Answer: normally cumulative; political beliefs attained earlier in life tend to be retained to a substantial degree

Question: What are the two distinguished characteristics of political socialization?

Answer: Political socialization is cumulative , and it is most heavily developed during childhood.

Question: Which of the following is NOT a primary socializing agent?

Answer: peers