Key Terms
Dominant set of beliefs, customs, traditions, and values that define the relationship between government and the people
What is political culture?
Increasing interconnectedness of people, businesses, and countries throughout the world
What is globalization?
the belief that individuals should be responsible for themselves and for the decisions they make
What is individualism?
An individual’s coherent set of beliefs about government and politics
What is Political Ideology?
Economic system that intrudes as little as possible
What is laissex-faire/free enterprize?
The idea of one country not being a dominant superpower anymore because there are so many more
What is multi-polar world?
Everyone should have the chance to succeed based on their own effort
What is equality of opportunity?
The single most important factor of political socialization
What is family?
The impact of a persons age and stage of life on his or her political beliefs
What is life-cycle effect?
The two types of globalized economies the United States is/was involved in
What is NAFTA and TPP?
Human beings have inherent rights that the government cannot take away
What is limited Government?
This helps transmit norms, teach American civics, introduce students to political participation and volunteering
What is education/school?
The impact of historical events experienced by a generation upon their political views
What is generational effect?
This 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
What is outsourcing?
Includes fair trials; impartial juries; decisions based on precedent; transparency of government operations
What is rule of law?
Other than family, two other factors of political socialization
What are civic and religious associations?
Experiences and factors that influence an individuals political attitudes, values and behaviors
What is political socialization?
Citizens of globalized countries have access to this so they better question their governments and organize.
What is technology?
Includes programs such as welfare and Aid to Families with Dependent Children
What is need-based assistance?
Generational group shaped by terrorism
What are millennials?