4.1-4.4
What is Free Enterprise?
Government approach in the economy; the economy would be naturally regulated by the decisions of consumers and producers
What are public opinion polls?
Gauges attitudes on issues or candidates.
What is Horse Racing?
Predicting election winners based on polls
What are major influences on public policy?
Majoritarian, interest groups, balancing liberty & order
What is the liberal's view on fiscally policy?
They are more willing to budget for government programs & assistance
During the silent generation, what social issues occurred?
Issues like gay marriage and women's rights occurred.
What are Benchmark Polls?
Taken prior to announcing candidacy to measure support.
What is saliency?
the degree to which an issue is important or significant to a person or group’s political opinions or actions.
What is the view on Keynesian economics?
That the government should help keep the markets and the economy stable.
What are the conservatives view on fiscally policy?
prefer spending on defense, but less taxing on income overall
During baby boomers what social issue occurred?
Issues with conservative values and liberal values especially with gender, race and drug use
What are tracking polls?
Measures where people standing heading into an election
Democrats focus more on what type of issues?
Liberal issues
What is the view of supply-side economics?
That the government should leave the money supply in the hands of the people.
What do Conservatives believe about Labor?
Conservatives generally believe that individual effort and free-market competition led to success, and that businesses and workers are most efficient when the government does not regulate heavily.
Do liberals support tax money to help the poor and to provide government services?
Yes, they do
What was one of the most dramatic shifts in public opinion?
President George W. Bush
What are some conservative views on populist issues?
Against abortion, sexual freedom, immigration, anti-Christian morals
Does Laissez Faire approach support Keynesian or Supply-side Economics?
It supports Supply-Side economics
What impact did the Affordable Care Act have on America?
made health insurance more affordable and available to more Americans.
What are conservative's views on the government's involvement with the economy and it services?
They favor less government involvement in the economy and services. Supports order over liberties.
What is the Bandwagon Effect?
A shift in support to a candidate who leads in public opinion polls.
What are some Liberal concerns that are populist?
Economic Issues like supporting workers protections, minimum wage, farm subsidies, welfare
What is article 1 state?
Congress has the power to lay and collect taxes.
for 65 and older citizens and those in poverty