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how do values or beliefs differ from political attitudes or opinions?
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a. values or beliefs come from an individuals religion, while opinions or attitudes generally come from family or peers.
b. values or beliefs are more malleable and can be changed much more easily than opinions or attitudes.
c. values or beliefs make up a persons basic orientation to politics and are not limited to the political arena, while attitudes or opinions are views about particular issues, persons, or events.
d. values are determined by ones political ideology, whereas opinions or attitudes are not closely related to political ideology.

Explanation:

Values and beliefs are fundamental and shape a person's overall perspective, not just in politics. They form a basic orientation. Political attitudes or opinions are more specific, being views on particular political - related issues, people, or events. Option A is too simplistic in assigning sources. Option B is incorrect as values and beliefs are often more deeply - held and less malleable. Option D is wrong because values are not solely determined by political ideology and opinions/attitudes can be related to it.

Answer:

C. Values or beliefs make up a person's basic orientation to politics and are not limited to the political arena, while attitudes or opinions are views about particular issues, persons, or events.