real gov quiz (unit 2/3) Flashcards
(25 cards)
principle that the law applies to everyone, even those who govern
rule of law
government structure in which actions are limited by law
limited government
the idea that each person is guaranteed the same chance to succeed in life
equality of opportunity
an economic system in which private business operates in competition and largely free of state control
free enterprise
freedoms to think and act without government interference or fear of unfair legal treatment
civil liberties
a system in which power is divided between the federal and state governments
federalism
the process where people gain their political beliefs
political socialization
children will pick up on their parents political ideologies most of the time without a clear reason. most young people with vote with their parents beliefs, often in an informal setting
political socialization: family
forms of mass media are influencing individuals. internet could lead to issues of credibility, and there has been an increase in recent years, but there is less news through tv and newspapers (more through social media)
political socialization: media
educates people so they are more likely to vote. helps promote national unity. the pledge of allegiance helps individuals to support the country’s political system, can also be used to spread propaganda
political socialization: school
how do women tend to vote?
women tend to vote more democratic than men because they tend to vote for more peaceful options. however, married women will sometimes vote republican.
how do men tend to vote?
men tend to vote more republican since they believe in harsher punishments and are more fiscally conservative
how do young people tend to vote?
although they have the smallest turnout, young voters are self described liberals
how do senior citizens tend to vote?
senior citizens have the highest turnout and tend to vote republican
how do african-americans tend to vote?
african-americans started to vote democratic during and after presidents Truman, Johnson, and Obama since they tend to have a less favorable view of the criminal justice system than white people
how do hispanics tend to vote?
latinos vote democratically because of issues like urban, minority, and labor issues. cuban americans tend to side with republicans. most hispanics tend to vote democratic since they favor immigration.
how do asian-americans tend to vote
asian-americans tend to vote republican even though they are concerned about things like civil libertie and equal protection, although in 2021, around 73% of asian-americans voted for obama
how do evangelicals tend to vote?
evangelicals hold conservative beliefs and tend to vote republican
how do catholics tend to vote?
most catholics vote democratic but their is not a huge majority, they tend to vote based off papal degrees
how do jewish people tend to vote?
jewish people tend to vote democratic with their concerns about power of the state infringements on civil liberties
how do CEOs and business leaders tend to vote?
CEO’s and business leaders tend to vote more republican since it will help them make more money
how does the average worker vote?
the average worker tends to vote witht heir union (typically democratic), but it can fluctuate
the most considerate sype of voting. the voter takes their time to consider all options and makes an educated decision based on their beliefs
rational choice voting
the voter takes a look at the candidate’s history and makes a decision based on the candidate’s achievements and shortcomings
retrospective voting
