Unit Two - Vocab Quiz One

Question 1

policies designed to increase opportunity for minority groups to promote equal opportunity and equality

Answer 1

Affirmative Action

Question 2

a candidate who runs for office and doesn’t affiliate with any priorly established political party

Answer 2

Independent

Question 3

political philosophy that focuses on independent freedoms, and no government regulation

Answer 3

Libertarianism

Question 4

political philosophy that emphasizes traditional values, and customs

Answer 4

Conservatism

Question 5

trust in their ability to change their government, that their vote matters, and the belief that we can understand and influence public affairs

Answer 5

Political Efficacy

Question 6

supported by conservatives, the thought that by lowering taxes and decreasing gov regulation citizens will be alloted more money, allowing for higher gov revenue. So higher economic growth by increasing the number of goods and services

Answer 6

Supply-Side Economics

Question 7

supported by liberals, call for more gov regulation in order to regulate economy especially during a recession

Answer 7

Keynesian Economics

Question 8

process in which political beliefs, attitudes, values, and ideologies are made and developed

Answer 8

Political Socialization

Question 9

set of ideals, values, and beliefs individuals have about the government

Answer 9

Political Ideology

Question 10

political philosophy that emphasizes freedoms, equality, and democratic governance. they advocate for social equality, civil rights, and government intervention when necessary

Answer 10

Liberalism

Question 11

refers to the widely shared beliefs and values of how people should relate to their government and to one another

Answer 11

Political Culture