Unit 4: chapter 10 vocab Flashcards
the belief that individuals should be responsible for themselves and for the decisions they make.
Individualism
an economic system in which government intrudes as little as possible in the transactions among citizens and businesses.
free enterprise/ laissez-faire
the principle that no one, including public officials, is above the law.
rule of law
the shared set of beliefs, customs, traditions, and values that define the relationship between citizens and government.
political culture
the experiences and factors that shqae an individual’s political values, attitudes, and behaviors
political socialization
an individual’s coherent set of beliefs about government and politics
political ideology
the impact of historical events experienced by a generation upon their political views
generational effect
the impact of a person’s age and stage in life on his or her political views
life-cycle effect
the increasing interconnectedness of people, businesses, and countries throughout the world
globalization
when a company moves its business to a place where labor costs are cheaper or production is more efficient because workers work longer hours
outsourcing
