Why were the Lincoln-Douglas debates important to Lincoln’s political career? a. They forced Lincoln to take sides publicly in the conflict over slavery.

b. They forced Lincoln to confront his long-time rival.

c. They showed that Lincoln wanted equality for African Americans.

d. They made Lincoln well known throughout the country.

Which of the following is an agent of political socialization? a. the president b. families c. state governments which is an important source of political socialization for young people? a. mass media b. social media c. both of these which is an example of schools engaging in explicit political socialization? a. requiring that civics and government be taught. b. requiring recitation of the pledge of allegiance. c. requiring that students follow school rules. which is an example of schools engaging in implicit political socialization? a. requiring that students follow school rules. b. requiring that civics and government be taught. c. requiring recitation of the pledge of allegiance. which is a way that schools teach patriotism? a. requiring that civics and government be taught. b. requiring that students follow school rules. c. requiring recitation of the pledge of allegiance.