A.+Beliefs+that+citizens+hold+about+their+government+and+its+leaders



= People and their Government = = Learning About 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.
 * 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

Click 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