Ideology & Philosophy Flashcards
What are two traditional beliefs of a conservative?
Smaller spending for social projects.
More spending on defense.
What are two traditional beliefs of liberals?
Equality and more spending on social projects.
The process by which political beliefs and behaviors are learned is…
Political socialization
The #1 factor that influences a person’s political socialization is…
Family
John Locke argued that this agreement could never be broken.
Social Contract and everyone having the rights to Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.
Rousseau countered that the best form of democracy was…
Direct Democracy (people vote on every decision)
Rousseau also argued that government was a means by which this group could stay powerful…
Rich/ elite
Interest groups competing for influence can be described as this pluralism
Factions
Interest groups competing at such a fever pitch that nothing can get done in government can be referred to as…
Hyper pluralism
What is a gridlock?
When the HR or Senate is controlled by a different house than the President.
The government keeping the rich, rich and the powerful, powerful is termed…
Elite &class theory
Individualism, equality, rule of law and liberty describe the four…
Core American values
