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groups that form outside the governments control
civil society
a set of collectively held attitudes, beliefs, and values about government and politics
political culture
The process through which an individual learns about politics and is taught about society’s common political values and beliefs
political socialization
A set of values in a society in which most citizens are economically secure enough to move beyond immediate economic (materialist) concerns to “quality of life” issues like human rights, civil rights, women’s rights, environmentalism, and moral values
post materialism
the belief that people should be free to make their own decisions and that the government should not unnecessarily regulate individual behavior or restrict civil liberties
individualism
an individual’s set of beliefs and values about government, politics, and policy
political ideology
a political ideology that emphasizes domination of the state over citizens. In totalitarian systems, the government has complete control over citizens lives.
Totalitarian
a government’s use of force or threats to pressure individual behavior.
coercion
fundamental rights and freedoms protected from infringement by the government
civil liberties
positive actions taken by the government to prevent people from being discriminated against when engaged in fundamental political actions, such as voting .
civil rights
a philosophy favoring economic policies that support the free market and reduce trade barriers
neoliberalism
an ideology that advocates state ownership of all property, with the government exercising complete control over the economy.
communism
a political ideology in which economic equality is a core value, with the belief that government ownership of the major means of production Is a way to reduce income inequality within the state.
socialism
a nationalist political ideology in which nationalism and the primacy of the state are the core beliefs. It emphasizes the rights of the majority, oppresses the minority, and supports strong authoritarian rule.
facism
populism
voting in elections and on referendums, contacting government officials, joining political groups, working on a campaign, and donating money to a cause of candidate
formal political participation
protest, civil disobedience, and political violence, inclucing terrorism.
informal participation
political violence or the threat of violence that deliberately targets civilians to influence the behavior and actions of the government.
terrorism
a large group organized to advocate for political change
social movements
division based on ethnicity, race, religion, class, or territory.
social cleavages
