ch 10

Question 1

Political culture

Answer 1

the shared set of beliefs, customs, traditions, and values that define the relationship between citizens and government.

Question 2

Political socialization

Answer 2

the experiences and factors that shape our political values, attitudes, and behaviors.

Question 3

Individualism

Answer 3

the belief that individuals should be responsible for themselves and for the decisions they make.

Question 4

Political ideology

Answer 4

an individual’s coherent set of beliefs about government and politics.

Question 5

laissez-faire/free enterprise

Answer 5

an economic system in which government intrudes as little as possible in the transactions among citizens and businesses.

Question 6

Generational effect

Answer 6

the impact of historical events experienced by a generation upon their political views.

Question 7

Rule of law

Answer 7

the principle that no one, including public officials, is above the law.

Question 8

Life-cycle effect

Answer 8

the impact of a person’s age and stage in life on his or her political views.

Question 9

Globalization

Answer 9

the increasing interconnectedness of people, businesses, and countries throughout the world.

Question 10

Outsourcing

Answer 10

when a company moves its business to a place where labor costs are cheaper or production is more efficient because workers work longer hours.