A general belief about the role and purpose of government is calledGroup of answer choicespublic opinion.political knowledge.political socialization.an ideology.none of the above.

The set of values and beliefs that a person holds about the purpose and scope of government is calledGroup of answer choicespolitical socialization.liberalism or conservatism.political ideology.party identification.communalism.

The process by which individuals acquire their political opinions is calledGroup of answer choicespolitical efficacy.political socialization.political ideology.political trust.political culture.

A form of government which is based on the idea that people can govern themselves is most commonly called

From the functionalist perspective, which of the following is NOT a purpose of government?Group of answer choicesPlanning and directing societyMeeting social needsManaging international relationsLobbying for domestic private business interests

What refers to a political unit consisting of a government that has sovereignty presiding over agroup of people and a well-defined territory?Group of answer choicesBandnationstatechiefdom