Public Policy and Civic Involvement
What term means the decisions, actions, and laws formulated and implemented by government bodies to address public issues?
Public Policy
When media outlets demonstrate consistent preference for one political ideology or party over others.
Political Bias
An ongoing alliance of interests joined together under a common label to get its candidates elected to public office.
Political Party
Your basic set of beliefs or opinions about power, political values, and the role of government.
Political Ideology
Name an example of a public policy.
Immigration
Economic
Climate
Health
The act of presenting information in a way that is intended to shock or produce strong feelings.
Sensationalism
This is the change in behavior of voting groups.
Party Realignment
What ideology believes that the government should be small and operate at the state or local level?
The Conservative Ideology
What are two responsibilities of being a U.S. citizen?
Voting and Jury Duty
This occurs when people seek out information that confirms their preexisting beliefs and dismiss information that contradicts them.
Confirmation Bias
What group was led by Thomas Jefferson, favored an agricultural country, and wanted to have close ties with France.
The Democratic-Republicans
What ideology believes that the government should intervene in the economy and provide a wide range of services to ensure well-being and equality across society?
The Liberal Ideology
Name two ways that you can be civically involved.
Attending political rallies.
Donating money to campaigns.
Signing petitions.
Voting.
Consistent favoring of particular perspectives or viewpoints in the presentation of news or information. This happens when media outlets prioritize certain narratives or ideologies over others.
Media Bias
What group was led by Alexander Hamilton, favored a commercial/manufacturing industry in America, they wanted a strong central government, and wanted to have close ties with Great Britain?
The Federalists
What do political parties offer citizens? (2 reasons)
A choice between policy and leaders.
They give voters a chance to influence government.
Why do party realignments happen? (Just one reason)
The rise of powerful or divisive issues.
Elections where voters shift their support.
A significant change in a party’s policies.