unit 3 vocab Flashcards

1
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widely shared political beliefs and values held by citizens of a society.
ex. individual liberty

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political culture

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2
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the belief that one has a responsibility to be involved in political affairs, such as voting

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civic duty

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3
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a belief that one’s voice can affect government policies

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political efficacy

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4
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the idea that each person ha significance, worth, and rights that exist independently from the government

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individualism

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5
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the principle that each person is guaranteed the same chance to succeed

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equality of opportunity

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6
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the government is restrained in their lawful use of power and may only exercise those powers assigned to it in the constitution

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limited government

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7
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an economic system that is based upon private ownership, individual initiative, profit, and competition

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free enterprise

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8
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process by which political views and values are passed on to younger generations

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political socialization

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9
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citizens’ attitudes about societal and political issues, leaders, and events

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public opinion

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10
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a survey of public opinion

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poll

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method of selecting individuals from a population in which each person has an equal probability of being selected

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random sample

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12
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the margin of inaccuracy that results from polling a random sample as opposed to the entire population

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sampling error

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13
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polls based on interviews conducted on election day with randomly selected voters

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exit polls

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14
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a set of beliefs about the role of the government and public policy

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political ideology

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15
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ideological view that favors greater government involvement regarding the economy, social welfare, and equality; and a progressive view regarding social values

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liberal

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16
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ideological views that favors limited government involvement, fewer economic regulations, and traditional social values

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conservative

17
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ideological view that favors limited government involvement in all areas, from economic regulations to social values

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libertarian

18
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the belief that the government must manage the economy by spending more money when in a recession and cutting spending when there is inflation

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keynesian economics

19
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the belief that lower taxes and fewer regulations will stimulate the economy

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supply-side economics

20
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managing the economy by the use of tax and spending laws

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fiscal policy

21
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managing the economy by adjusting the supply of money and interest rates; responsibility of the federal reserve

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monetary policy

22
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this regulatory commission is the central banking system of the united states

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federal reserve

23
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spending that has been written into law that the government must pay out each year

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mandatory spending

24
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spending not required to pay for interest on the national debt or entitlement programs; can be adjusted from year to year

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discretionary spending

25
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the annual shortfall between what the government has spent in one year’s time and what they have collected in taxes

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budget beficit

26
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the total amount the us government owes from the foundation of the country to the present

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national debt

27
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an excess in revenue after all expenses have been paid in a fiscal year

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surplus

28
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programs individuals are eligible for when they meet certain pre-established eligibility requirements

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entitlements