Unit 4 - American Political Ideologies and Beliefs

Question 1

What is Individualism?

Answer 1

The belief that individuals are responsible for their own success and well-being.

Question 2

What is Equality of Opportunity?

Answer 2

The idea that all individuals should have the same chance to succeed, regardless of their background.

Question 3

What is Free Enterprise?

Answer 3

An economic system where private businesses operate competitively for profit with minimal government regulation.

Question 4

What is Rule of Law?

Answer 4

The principle that all individuals and institutions are subject to and accountable under the law.

Question 5

What is Limited Government?

Answer 5

A political system where the legalized force is restricted through delegated and enumerated powers.

Question 6

What is Political Socialization?

Answer 6

The process by which individuals acquire their political beliefs and values.

Question 7

What are Agents of Socialization?

Answer 7

Institutions and individuals that influence political attitudes, including family, schools, media, and peers.

Question 8

What are Generational Effects?

Answer 8

The impact of historical events experienced by a generation on its political attitudes.

Question 9

What are Lifecycle Effects?

Answer 9

The influence of age and life experiences on political beliefs and behaviors.

Question 10

What is Political Ideology?

Answer 10

A set of beliefs about politics and society that helps people make sense of their world.

Question 11

What is Liberalism?

Answer 11

A political ideology favoring government intervention in the economy, the protection of civil liberties, and the promotion of social progress.

Question 12

What is Conservatism?

Answer 12

A political ideology emphasizing limited government, individual liberties, and traditional values.

Question 13

What is Libertarianism?

Answer 13

A political ideology advocating for minimal government intervention in both economic and personal matters.

Question 14

What does Left-Wing mean?

Answer 14

Political positions that advocate for social equality and government intervention in the economy.

Question 15

What does Right-Wing mean?

Answer 15

Political positions that emphasize tradition, hierarchy, and limited government intervention.

Question 16

What is a Moderate?

Answer 16

Individuals who hold centrist views and may incorporate elements from both liberal and conservative ideologies.

Question 17

What is Public Opinion?

Answer 17

The collective attitudes and beliefs of individuals on one or more issues.

Question 18

What is Political Culture?

Answer 18

The set of attitudes, beliefs, and sentiments that shape political behavior in a society.

Question 19

What is Political Participation?

Answer 19

Activities that citizens engage in to influence the selection of political leaders or the policies they pursue.

Question 20

What are Polls?

Answer 20

Surveys used to measure public opinion.

Question 21

What is Sampling?

Answer 21

The process of selecting a subset of individuals from a population to estimate opinions of the whole.

Question 22

What is Random Sampling?

Answer 22

A method of sampling where each individual has an equal chance of being selected.

Question 23

What is Stratified Sampling?

Answer 23

A method of sampling that involves dividing the population into subgroups and sampling from these groups.

Question 24

What is Margin of Error?

Answer 24

A measure of the accuracy of a public opinion poll.

Question 25

What is Voter Turnout?

Answer 25

The percentage of eligible voters who cast a ballot in an election.

Question 26

What is Voter Registration?

Answer 26

The process by which individuals sign up to vote in elections.

Question 27

What is the Motor Voter Act?

Answer 27

A law that allows individuals to register to vote when applying for a driver's license.

Question 28

What are Political Parties?

Answer 28

Organized groups that seek to influence government policy by nominating candidates and winning elections.

Question 29

What is Party Identification?

Answer 29

An individual's affiliation with a political party.

Question 30

What is a Two-Party System?

Answer 30

A political system dominated by two major parties.

Question 31

What are Third Parties?

Answer 31

Political parties that challenge the two major parties.

Question 32

What are Interest Groups?

Answer 32

Organizations that seek to influence public policy in favor of their members' interests.

Question 33

What is Lobbying?

Answer 33

The act of attempting to influence decisions made by officials in the government.

Question 34

What are Political Action Committees (PACs)?

Answer 34

Organizations that collect and distribute campaign funds to candidates.

Question 35

What is Media?

Answer 35

The various means of communication that reach large audiences, including television, radio, newspapers, and the internet.

Question 36

What is Agenda Setting?

Answer 36

The ability of the media to influence the importance placed on the topics of the public agenda.

Question 37

What is Framing?

Answer 37

The way in which the media presents information and how this influences public perception.