Chapter 10 Flashcards
outsourcing
When a company moves its business to a place where labor costs are cheaper or production is more efficient because workers work longer hours.
life-cycle effect
The impact of a person’s age and stage in life on his or her political views.
generational effect
The impact of historical events experienced by a generation upon their political views.
political ideology
An individual’s coherent set of beliefs about government and politics.
political socialization
The experiences and factors that shape an individual’s political values, attitudes, and behaviors.
rule of law
The principle that no one, including public officials, is above the law
individualism
The belief that individuals should be responsible for themselves and for the decisions they make.
political culture
The dominant set of beliefs, customs, traditions, and values that define the relationship between citizens and government.
What are the primary agents of political socialization?
-schools
-families
What are the 5 core values of American political culture?
-personal and economic freedoms
-equality of oppourtunity
-rule of law
-individual responsibility
-civic duty
Political efficacy
A citizen’s capacity to understand and influence political events
gender gap
the differences in opportunities, status, attitudes, and behaviors between men and women
Conservative ideology
Emphasizes traditional social structures and existing structures of authority
what are some key points of conservative ideology?
-emphasizes limited government in public affairs
-strong stance on crime and punishment
-states’ rights over federal power
Liberal ideology
emphasizes civil rights for the marginalized and supports the efforts of social justice movements to ensure everyone has equal access to civil liberties
