Sami grows up in a politically active household, where both her parents vote, contribute to campaigns, listen to nightly news broadcasts, and read weekly news magazines. They involve Sami in their discussions of the political events of the day, often commenting about the social and economic policies that they favor. In time, Sami learns that her parents favor government bailouts of troubled national industries and that it should act to improve public education. As she matures, she adopts the political party affiliation of her parents. What process has Sami undergone?

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Sami has undergone political socialization, which is the process by which individuals learn and frequently adopt the political culture of their society, often influenced by family, schools, media, and other environmental factors. In Sami's case, her political views and party affiliation were influenced by her parents' discussions and beliefs.

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