Which of the following is not an agent of political socialization?

a family member

a religious leader

a teacher

a U. S. senator

Answer: US senator

Explanation: Political socialization is the learning and gaining of a certain perception of political power, as well as how the system is organized around such political powers and subjects. These perceptions, again, determine people's opinions and attitudes about how they should behave and relate within a particular political system. In other words, people acquire a certain political stance.

The agents of political socialization play a role in shaping and perceiving people's political values. These agents can be media, family, school, religious institution, peer groups, club members, coworkers, friends, etc.