Economic, Social and Foreign Policy
these programs are given to people based on their income level
Means-tested programs
occurs when a company moves its businesses to a place where labor costs are cheaper or production is more efficient because workers work longer hours
This political ideology believes in little to no government involvement in day-to-day life or business
Libertarian
This is the process by which a person develops political values and beliefs
Political Socialization
This is an economic system in which the government interacts or intervenes as little as possible
Free-Enterprise Economy
these programs are automatically given to you once you meet a certain requirement
Entitlement Programs
This is the interconnectedness of people, countries and economies worldwide
Globalization
This political ideology believes that the government should regulate social policy but should leave business to make decisions for themselves
Conservatism
This is where political beliefs and behaviors change over time for a citizen.
Life-Cycle Effect
A 40-year old white, college professor in New York City would be more likely to be what ideology and why?
Liberal
- Urban or college educated
This provided the states with more power to regulate the various programs that support those in poverty
Welfare Reform Act
This is the term for a country in where there are equal or similar amounts of racial demographics. The USA is projected to become this country by 2060.
Minority-Majority
What two mainstream political parties in America are considered more conservative?
Libertarian and Republican
what are three ways that people learn their political beliefs?
Church, School, Family and Friends, Media
This is the belief that individuals should be responsible for the decisions they make
Individualism
List two laws or programs that the government implemented to protect the environment.
- Water Pollution Act
- Endangered Species Act
- National Park Act
- Clean Air Act
this economic theory is characterized by the government cutting taxes in order to spur spending from citizens
Supply-Side Theory
This political ideology believes that a government should work to support its citizens through more intervention and business regulation
Liberalism
What are three things that can affect a polls validity or results?
- Random digit dialing (people don't pick up or respond, not representative)
- Order of questions
- Wording of questions
- People might not be comfortable sharing true opinion
This is the idea that their should be a separation of powers, checks and balances and rights given to citizens that can never be taken away
Limited Government
List three forms of foreign aid
Grants, Loans, Military Assistance, Agricultural Assistance, Medical Care, Loan forgiveness, Credits
this economic theory is characterized by attempting to stimulate the economy using consistent government spending
Keynesian Theory
Name two issues in America and explain the Democrats/Republicans views on those issues.
Literally anything, just need to properly explain it.
Name and describe two types of polls.
Tracking Poll - Across entire time to see people's opinion
Benchmark Poll - Taken at beginning to gauge support
Exit Poll - Taken as people exit from the election places
Entrance Survey - Taken as people enter events
This is where political events or world events someone has experienced shape a person's political beliefs