Party Identification

Written by Jonathan Milner

Definition

A person's sense of belonging to a political party. It often forms in childhood through family and stays fairly stable over a lifetime.

Example

In recent Gallup surveys, more Americans call themselves independents than Democrats or Republicans, though most independents still lean toward one party.

 

Questions

  1. Define party identification.

  2. Explain how political socialization shapes party identification.

  3. Describe why party identification is a strong predictor of how people vote.

  4. Explain why the number of self-identified independents has grown.

  5. Explain the difference between a true independent and a "leaner."

  6. Identify two demographic factors that are linked to party identification.

  7. Describe how party identification connects to party-line voting.

  8. Do you think your own political views will match your family's? Explain.

  9. What emoji would do a good job of expressing the concept party identification?

  10. Translate party identification into plain English.

Remember!

Now, let’s commit this term to our long-term memory. On a scrap piece of paper, take 10 or 20 seconds to draw party identification! Draw with symbols or stick figures if you wish. Nothing fancy. Don’t expect a masterpiece. No one else will see this but you. Look at your drawing. That’s all - now it’s downloaded into your memory. Destroy the piece of paper in a most delightful way.

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