Chaper 4 Vocab Flashcards
Civic duty
A belief that one has an obligation to participate in civic and political affairs.
Civic competence
A belief that one can affect government policies.
Class-consciousness
A belief that one is a member of an economic group whose interests are opposed to people in other such groups.
Orthodox
A belief that morality and religion ought to be of decisive importance.
Progressive
A belief that personal freedom and solving social problems are more important than religion.
Civil society
Voluntary action that makes cooperation easier.
Political culture
A patterned and sustained way of thinking about how political and economic life ought to be carried out.
Liberty
Americans are preoccupied with their rights. They believe they should be free to do pretty much as they please, with some exceptions, as long as they don’t hurt other people.
Equality
Americans believe everyone should have an equal vote and an equal chance to participate and succeed.
Democracy
Americans think government officials should be accountable to the people.
Civic duty
Americans generally kneel people ought to take community affairs seriously and help out when they can.
Individual responsibility
A characteristically American view is that, barring some disability, individuals are responsible for their own actions and well-being.
