4.1 American Attitudes About Government And Politics Flashcards

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Political ideology

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The idea that people have a consistent set of values and beliefs about the purpose and scope of government

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Conservatives

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favor, traditional American values respect for authority, law, and order a national defense

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Liberal

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Favor and active government role in the economy and promoting equality

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Libertarians

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Favor Very limited government, promotes individual freedom that should only be limited when it impedes on another persons rights.

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American political culture

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The Distinctive Way Americans think about politics and government

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Core values

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Individualism, equality of opportunity, free enterprise, rule of law and limited government

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Individualism

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People are responsible for themselves.
Personal responsibility; individuals should take responsibility for themselves, and the decisions they make

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Equality of opportunity

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Not of outcome

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Free enterprise

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People should have the right to buy and sell what they want. Market based economy, where people are able to choose what they buy, sell, and produce with some regulation.

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Rule of Law

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All people of subject to the law( no one above law)

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Limited government

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Governmental power is restricted by the constitution

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