Chapter 9 Vocab

Question 1

political culture

Answer 1

a set of widely shared beliefs, values, and norms concerning the ways that political and economic life ought to be carried out.

Question 2

conflictual political culture

Answer 2

one in which different groups (or subcultures) clash with opposing beliefs and values

Question 3

consensual political culture

Answer 3

citizens tend to agree on the appropriate means of making political decisions

Question 4

Alexis de Tocqueville
Why US was successful

Answer 4

1. abundant, fertile land
2. opportunities for people to acquire land
3. Lack of a feudal aristocracy that blocked others’ ambitions
4. independent spirit encouraged by frontier living

Question 5

rugged individualism

Answer 5

the belief that individuals are responsible for their own well-being and that the strength of our government lies in the ability of individuals to be left alone to compete for success

Question 6

rule of law

Answer 6

the belief that government is based on a body of law applied equally, impartially, and justly

Question 7

capitalism

Answer 7

an economic and political system in which a country’s trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit.

Question 8

free enterprise

Answer 8

economic competition without restraint from government

Question 9

political efficacy

Answer 9

a citizen’s capacity to understand and influence political events

Question 10

internal efficacy

Answer 10

the ability to understand and take part in political affairs

Question 11

external efficacy

Answer 11

the belief of the individual that government will respond to his or her personal needs or beliefs

Question 12

globalization

Answer 12

the world integration of people, economics, technology, communication, trade, and culture

Question 13

United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement

Answer 13

prohibits imports of goods made by forced labor