Midterm 6 Flashcards
Agent of political socialization
A person or entity that teaches and influences others about politics through use of information
Classical liberalism
A political ideology based on belief in individual liberties and rights and the idea of free will with little role for government
Communism
A political and economic system in which, in theory, government promotes common owner ship of all property, means of production and materials to prevent the exploitation of workers while creating an equal society
Covert content
Ideology slanted information presented as unbiased information in order to influence public opinion
Diffuse support
The widespread belief that a country and its legal system are legitimate
Fascism
A political system of total control by the ruling party or political leader over the economy, the military, society, and culture and often the private lives of the citizens
Modern conservatism
A political ideology that priorities individual liberties, preferring a smaller government that stays out of the economy
Modern liberalism
A political ideology focused on equality and supporting government interventions in society and the economy if it promotes equality
Overt content
Political info whose author make clear that only one side is presented
Political socialization
The process of learning the norms and practices of a political system through other and societal institutions
Public opinion
A collection of options of an individual of a group on a topic, person or event
Socialism
A political and economic system in which government uses its authority to promote social and economic equality, providing everyone with basic services and equal opportunities and requiring citizens with more wealth to contribute more
Traditional conservatism
A political ideology supporting the authority of the monarchy and the church in the belief that government provides the rule of law
Bradley effect
The difference between a poll result and an election result in which voters gave a socially desirable poll response rather than a true response that might be perceived as racist
Exit poll
Am election poll taken by interviewing voters as they leave a polling place
