Vocab 1
FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE POLITICAL BELIEFS
Family, School, Social environments, Media, Peers, and Geography.
Generational effect:
the impact of historical events experienced by a generation upon their political views.
Republican Party "Logo"
Elephant
Democratic Party "Logo"
Donkey
Republican Party
political party that most closely aligns with conservative ideology, often referred to as the GOP (Grand Old Party).
Liberal
an ideology favoring less government control over social behavior, and greater regulation of businesses and the economy.
Limited government
government powers must be limited to prevent it from taking away rights and liberties.
Generational effect
the impact of historical events experienced by a generation upon their political views.
Conservative
an ideology favoring more government control over social behavior, fewer regulations on businesses, and less, limited government interference in the economy.
Democratic Party
political party that mostly closely aligns with liberal ideology.
Political socialization
the process by which individuals develop political beliefs, values, opinions, and behaviors.
Life-cycle effect
the impact of a person’s age and stage in life on his or her political views.
Political culture
the dominant set of beliefs, customs, traditions, and values that define the relationship between citizens and the government.
Individualism
each person has the ability to shape their life and destiny through the choices they make.
Political ideology
an individual’s coherent set of beliefs about government and politics.
Globalization
the increasing interconnectedness of people, businesses, and countries
throughout the world.
Equality of opportunity
all people are given an equal chance to succeed.
Free enterprise
the market determines prices, products, and services.
Rule of Law
every person, even those in power, must follow and is accountable to the same laws that govern all.
4 Main Generational Blocks:
1.) Silent Generation (born before 1945)
2.) Baby Boomers (born 1946-1964)
3.) Generation X (born 1964-1980)
4.) Millennials (born 1981-1996)
5.) Post-Millennial/Gen Z? (born 1997 or after)