What are the agents of political socialization and how do they ...

[lb_gilbert]

What are the agents of political socialization and how do they influence individuals' political attitudes, beliefs, and behavior? What agent seems most important in shaping the beliefs of you and your peers? Why do you think this is the case?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What are the ways in which individuals can participate in politics? How can we classify or categorize individuals in terms of patterns of participation?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[upturnedfurball]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: An ideal response will:
1. Define and explain political socialization.
2. Identify agents of socialization (including family, schools, peers and community, media, religion, and events) and explain how each can influence political beliefs.
3. Identify an agent as most important and provide an explanation of why it is the most important.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: An ideal response will:
1. Define and explain conventional and unconventional political behavior.
2. Identify and explain the six categories of political participation.

[lb_gilbert]

Great answer, keep it coming

[dantucker]

Excellent