Unit 4 test (10.1-12.4) Flashcards
a. political culture
b. individulaism
a. the dominant set of beliefs, customs, traditions, and values that define the relationship between citizens and government
b. the belief that individuals should be responsible for themselves and for the decisions they make
a. rule of law
b. political socialization
a. the principles that no one, including public officials, is above the law
b. the experiences and factors that shape an individuals political values attitudes and behaviors
a. political ideology
b. generational effect
a. an individuals coherent set of beliefs about government and politics
b. the impact of historical events experienced by a generation upon their political views
a. representative sample
b. weighting
a. a sample that reflects the demographics of the population
b. a procedure in which the survey is adjusted according to the demographics of the larger population
a. benchmark poll
b. tracking poll
a. a survey taken at the beginning of a political campaign in order to gauge support for a candidate and determine which issues are important to voters
b. a survey determining the level of support for a candidate or an issue throughout a campaign
a. right
b. privilege
a. something guaranteed that the gov cannot take good
b. something a person may obtain or receive, but that the government can take away
conservatism
an ideology favoring more control over social behavior, fewer regulations on business, and less government interference in the economy
liberalism
an ideology favoring less governmental control over social behavior and greater regulation of businesses and the economy
libertarianism
an ideology favoring very little government regulation and intervention beyond protecting private property and individual liberty
a. consumer price index (CPI)
b. fiscal policy
a. the cost of a fixed basket of goods and services over time, used to measure the cost of living
b. government use of taxes and spending to attempt to lower unemployment, support economic growth and stabilize the economy
a. Federal Reserve System
b. monetary policy
a board of governors, Federal Reserve Banks, and member banks responsible for monetary policy
b. a set of economic policy tools designed to regulate the amount of money in the economy
a. Medicare
b. Medicaid
a. a federal program that provides health insurance to seniors and the disabled
b. a federal program that provides health care for the poor
