Foundations of Belief
A set of beliefs and values that explain how society should be organized and governed.
What is ideology?
A belief system that values tradition, authority, and gradual change.
What is conservatism?
Basic freedoms that belong to every person simply because they are human.
What are human rights?
The ability to influence or control people and decisions.
What is power?
The process by which groups or individuals make collective decisions.
What is the political process?
Frameworks or patterns of thought that shape how people interpret the world.
What are paradigms?
A belief system that values individual rights, freedom, and limited government.
What is liberalism?
The legal and moral responsibilities of citizens to participate in and support their society.
What is civic responsibility?
Authority that is accepted as rightful and just by the people.
What is legitimacy?
The balancing of individual freedom with the collective good.
What is social compromise or balancing freedom and responsibility?
The idea that different beliefs and perspectives can coexist in the same society.
What is pluralism?
A belief system that values equality, collective welfare, and public ownership.
What is socialism?
Equal access to rights and opportunities regardless of background or identity.
What is equality?
The condition where a society functions peacefully and predictably.
What is stability?
Efforts to solve disagreements between groups or nations.
What is conflict resolution?
Decision-making based on discussion and multiple viewpoints rather than one authority.
What is democratic decision-making?
A movement seeking to achieve equality and social justice for women.
What is feminism?
When individuals or groups are treated unfairly because of who they are.
What is discrimination?
A state’s right to govern itself without interference.
What is sovereignty?
When different groups compete for influence in government.
What are competing claims to power?
The process of weighing competing interests to reach agreement.
What is compromise?
The belief that government should redistribute wealth to promote fairness.
What is redistribution?
The recognition and respect of different identities, cultures, or perspectives.
What is recognition?
The actions governments take to maintain peace and manage disagreement.
What is conflict management or conflict resolution?
The process of reaching peaceful solutions to political or social disagreements.
What is diplomacy or negotiation?