Influence
What factors influence political beliefs and attitudes?
Family, School, Peers, Media, Social Environments, Geography, Globalization.
What are Generational and Lifecycle effects?
Generational effects: Trust can affect who wins in elections and if people don't trust the government then there will be little voter turnout. (4 main generation groups:
Lifecycle effects: The older people get the more conservative they become.
What are the ideologies of both Liberals and Conservatives?
Liberal:
Individualism: People should be free but government should help when needed.
Equality of Opportunity: Government should help everyone get a fair chance to success through opportunity.
Free Enterprise: Free business but with some regulation.
Rule of Law: Laws protect rights to be fair for everyone.
Conservative:
Individualism: People take care of themselves without government help.
Equality of Opportunity: Everyone should have equal rights but little government interference
Free Enterprise: Free business with little to no rules/regulations.
Rule of Law: Strong law and order. Must follow rules.