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conservative
a political ideology that emphasizes the belief of traditional belief’s and little government interference
equality of opportunity
the political theory that everyone should have an equal chance to compete for opportunities regardless of background
Free enterprise
an economic system refers to the private ownership and freedom of individuals and companies engage in voluntary economic transactions
Individualism
the belief that individuals should be prioritized over groups and that individual rights and freedoms are paramount often emphasizing self reliance and limited government
Laissez-faire
an economic philosophy advocating for minimal government interference in market place allowing business and induvial to operate freely with limited regulation
limited government
the central government has limited power that prevents them from infringing on induvial rights and freedoms they operate based on the laws and boundaries set by the U.S Constitution
liberal
a government ideology that believes in well fare programs and more government involvement in our life
Rule of law
everyone including government officials is subject and accountable under law ensuring fair and consistent application, protecting rights and preventing arbitrary governance.
Political socialization
the process of induvial learn and developed their own political belief and overall values from influences in their life such as family friends education and media
Baby boomers
the demographic that wad born between 1946-1964
Generation X
the demographic that was born in mid 1960s- early 1980s
Generational effects
distinct beliefs opinions and behaviors that are shaped from particular life expernices that influence certain generation
life cycle events
changes in someone’s political views and priorities as they age and experience major life events like marriage having children or buying a home
millennials
the demographic that was born in mid 1990s to the early 2000s
Silent Generation
the demographic that was born in between 1928-1945
the great depression
The Great Depression was a severe global economic downturn from 1929 to 1939 marked by high unemployment, poverty, and widespread bank and business failures, starting with the US stock market crash of 1929.
the great recession
severe ongoing global economic problem that began in December 2007 and took a particularly sharp downward turn in September 2008; has affected the global economy, with higher detriment in some countries than others; sparked by the outbreak of the late-2000s financial crisis
Approval rating
a measure of public support for for a political figure or institution
benchmark polls
an initial poll on a candidate and issues which campaign strategy is based and against which later polls are compared
entrance polls
a poll that is taken before voters cast their vote at polling stations to determine who they are voting for and why
exit poll
a poll of people leaving a polling place, asking how they voted.
focus group
A small group of individuals who are led in discussion by a professional consultant in order to gather opinions on and responses to candidates and issues.
public opinion polls
interviews or surveys with samples of citizens that are used to estimate the feelings and beliefs of the entire population
push polling
polling that is designed to influence someone to pick a certain side
