4.1 American Attitudes About Government And Politics Flashcards
Political ideology
The idea that people have a consistent set of values and beliefs about the purpose and scope of government
Conservatives
favor, traditional American values respect for authority, law, and order a national defense
Liberal
Favor and active government role in the economy and promoting equality
Libertarians
Favor Very limited government, promotes individual freedom that should only be limited when it impedes on another persons rights.
American political culture
The Distinctive Way Americans think about politics and government
Core values
Individualism, equality of opportunity, free enterprise, rule of law and limited government
Individualism
People are responsible for themselves.
Personal responsibility; individuals should take responsibility for themselves, and the decisions they make
Equality of opportunity
Not of outcome
Free enterprise
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.
Rule of Law
All people of subject to the law( no one above law)
Limited government
Governmental power is restricted by the constitution