• Unit 2: American Political Behavior

    The diverse American public is a major component of the American political system. Politics touches the lives of all Americans - voters, politicians, the young, the old, and everyone in between. Political scientists are extremely interested in studying how the public participates in the American political system. This unit will explore the processes by which citizens learn about politics, political participation and voting behavior, the influence of public opinion, the role of the media, and the variety of factors that predispose citizens to differ from one another in terms of their political perceptions, values, and attitudes.

    Completing this unit should take you approximately 12 hours.

    • 2.1: Political Opinion and Political Socialization

    • 2.2: The Media

    • 2.3: Political Participation and Voting

    • Unit 2 Assessment

      • Unit 2 Assessment Quiz

        Please take this assessment to check your understanding of the materials presented in this unit.

        Notes:

        • There is no minimum required score to pass this assessment, and your score on this assessment will not factor into your overall course grade.
        • This assessment is designed to prepare you for the Final Exam that will determine your course grade. Upon submission of your assessment you will be provided with the correct answers and/or other feedback meant to help in your understanding of the topics being assessed.
        • You may attempt this assessment as many times as needed, whenever you would like.