Unit #4: American Political Ideologies and Beliefs

the dominant set of beliefs, customs, traditions, and values that define the relationships between citizens and the government

the principle that no one, including public officials, is above the law

the experiences and factors that shape an individual's political values, attitudes, and behaviors; what forms one's beliefs when it comes to politics

Everybody's individual opinions and beliefs about government and politics. (liberalism, conservatism, communism, etc.)

a long-lasting effect of the events of a particular time on the political opinions of those who came of political age at that time

a small group of individuals assembled for a conversation about specific issues

A sample that reflects the demographics of the population; explains the various demographics of each population

used to adjust results of a survey according to the demographics of the larger population

the margin of error in a poll, which is usually calculated to plus or minus three percentage points

survey conducted at a polling place after
individuals have voted, asking who or what individuals voted for and why

determine level of support for a candidate or issue over
the length of a campaign

the sequencing of questions in public opinion polls

the phrasing of the question in a public opinion poll

a party's philosophy about the proper role of government and its set of positions on major issues

determine level of support for a candidate or issue over
the length of a campaign

an ideology favoring more control of social behavior, fewer regulations on businesses, and less government interference in the economy (laissez-faire)

an ideology favoring less government control over social behavior and more greater regulation of businesses and of the economy

an ideology favoring very little government regulation and
intervention beyond protecting private property and individual liberty

Government use of taxes and spending to attempt to lower unemployment, support economic growth, and stabilize the economy.

a set of economic policy tools designed to regulate the amount of money in the economy. Too much money supply can lead to inflation

a federal program that provides health insurance to seniors and the disabled

a federal program that provides healthcare for the poor

economic policy in which governments intrude as little as
possible in the economic transactions between citizens and businesses