Chapter 8- Political Culture Flashcards
Political culture
A set of basic values and beliefs about one’s country or government that is shared by most citizens and that influences political opinions and behaviors.
Political socialization
Complex process by which people get their sense of political identity, beliefs, and values.
Opinion leaders
Those individuals held in great respect because of their position, expertise, or personality, who may informally and unintentionally influence others.
Public opinion
A collection of shared attitudes of citizens about government, politics, and the making of public policy.
Straw poll
Early form of polling that asks the same question of a large number if people.
Sampling
Using a representative cross-section of the general population chosen at random in the polling process.
Sampling errors
Percentage of possible errors in the polling process.
Ideology
A consistent set of beliefs by groups or individuals.
Political ideology
A consistent set of beliefs about politics and public policy that sets the framework for evaluating government and public policy.
Radical
Ideological view that favors rapid fundamental change in the existing social, economic, or political order.
Liberal
A person whose views favor more government involvement in business, social welfare, minority rights, and increased government spending.
Moderate
Person whose views are between conservative and liberal and may include some of both ideologies.
Conservative
A person whose political views favor more local, limited government, less government regulations, conformity to social norms and values; tough on criminals
Reactionary
Ideological view that favors a return to a previous state of affairs.
