Core Values In American Politics
While this American value promotes fairness, it does not guarantee equal outcomes
What is equality of opportunity?
The process through which political values are passed from one generation to the next.
What is political socialization?
Since the 1960's this racial/ethnic group tends to vote Democrat.
What is African Americans?
What is the acceptable margin of error for a political poll?
What is 3-4%?
Conservatives typically advocate for this type of economic philosophy
What is trickle-down or supply side economics?
This principle, rooted in Enlightenment thought, adjusts the government's power to protect individual freedoms
What is limited government?
Name influences that shape a person’s political beliefs over time
What are family, media, education, income, religion and geography?
Women have slightly higher support for which issue and which political party?
What is abortion rights and the Democrats?
In this election, the polls got it wrong.
What is Clinton-Trump 2016?
Liberals typically advocate for this type of economic philosophy
What is Keynesian or Demand-Side?
This concept ensures that both citizens and those in power must follow the same legal framework, preventing tyranny
What is the rule of law?
When are people most influenced by political events and ideas?
What is the age of 14-24?
Higher income voters tend to support which party for what reason?
What is the Republican party, due to lower taxes?
A poll that only surveys young voters has which problem?
Libertarians tend to feel this way about speed limits, state healthcare and public education.
This principle explains why Americans often resist government intervention in favor of personal freedoms
What is individualism?
A dramatic event, such as an economic collapse or war, that shifts public opinion and the support of political groups
What is a political realignment?
The majority of American Jews tend to vote for which party?
What are the Democrats?
Politicians use political polls for this reason
What is to set and agenda or connect with voters?
This political belief would strongly support climate change regulation.
What is a liberal or a democrat?
Unlike command economies, this economic system relies on competition, profit, and minimal state control
What is free enterprise?
Younger voters tend to support which political party?
What is the Democrats?
This ethnic group/race has traditionally voted Democrat but in recent years has begun to move towards the Republican party
Who are Latino voters? Who are Jewish voters?
Young voter were underrepresented in polls during which election?
What was Romney-Obama 2012?
This tax policy has sparked debate about those who see it as a redistribution of generational wealth and those who argue it is 'double taxation'.
The Estate Tax