Influence of political events on ideology

“9/11 significantly increased political participation of the affected populations . . . Families and neighbors became more involved in politicized activities, including the selection of party nominees and in providing financial support to favored candidates . . . Finally, although families, and to a lesser extent neighbors, became more involved in their own parties’ activities, there was an average shift in allegiance to the Republican Party.”

-Source: Eitan D. Hersh, “Long-term effect of September 11 on the political behavior of victims’ families and neighbors,” 2013

Which of the following statements is most consistent with the author’s argument in this passage?

(Choice A)
People are more likely to be politically engaged when their parents are politically engaged.
(Choice B)
Cultural factors, like major international incidents, can affect people’s political attitudes.
(Choice C)
Socioeconomic factors, like annual income, can affect which party people support.
(Choice D)
People are more likely to support Republican candidates for the presidency when the United States is at war.

AP®︎/College US Government and Politics

Course: AP®︎/College US Government and Politics > Unit 4

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