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This core value emphasizes the belief that individuals have the autonomy to shape their own lives through their choices.
What is individualism?
This hypothesis suggests that individuals are particularly susceptible to developing their political beliefs during their late adolescence and early adulthood, influenced by major life events and social interactions.
What is the impressionable years hypothesis?
This type of poll measures public attitudes on various issues and is crucial for understanding voter preferences.
What is an opinion poll?
"We need a government that fights for every American, ensuring healthcare, education, and equality are not privileges, but rights."
What is the Democratic Party?
This term refers to the actions taken by government to address societal issues through laws, regulations, and decisions that affect the lives of citizens.
What is public policy?
This value asserts that everyone should have an equal chance to succeed, regardless of their background.
What is equality of opportunity?
This social institution is considered the most significant influence on a person's political beliefs.
What is family?
This poll establishes a baseline view of a candidate at the start of a campaign.
What is a benchmark poll?
"I believe in the power of hard work and personal responsibility—government should empower us, not control us."
What is the Republican Party?
This type of policy involves government actions related to taxation and spending to influence the economy. It refers to the government's use of spending and taxation to manage economic performance and includes decisions made by Congress about how much to spend on public services and infrastructure, as well as how to structure taxes. For example, during a recession, a government might increase spending or cut taxes to stimulate economic activity.
What is fiscal policy?
This principle holds that the market, rather than the government, should determine prices and services.
What is free enterprise?
Experiences shared by individuals in the same age cohort, such as historical events, shape this aspect of political outlook.
What are generational effects?
These polls track changes in public perception over time during a campaign.
What are tracking polls?
"My freedom is not up for debate. I want the government out of my wallet and my life—let individuals make their own choices."
What is Libertarian Party?
Advocates of this economic approach argue for government intervention during recessions to stimulate demand. It suggests that during economic downturns, increased government spending can help boost demand and pull the economy out of recession. This approach often involves public works projects and social programs to create jobs and increase consumer spending.
What is Keynesian economics?
This core value asserts that all individuals must be held accountable under the law, regardless of their status.
What is the rule of law?
These effects refer to changes in political priorities as individuals progress through different life stages.
What are life-cycle effects?
This type of poll is conducted outside voting places on election day to gauge immediate voter behavior.
What is an exit poll?
Progressive, moderate, or Conservative: "It's time to dismantle the systems that perpetuate inequality and build a future where everyone has a fair shot at success."
What is Progressive?
This economic strategy promotes reducing taxes and regulations to encourage production and investment. It focuses on boosting economic growth by increasing the supply of goods and services. This is achieved by lowering taxes and reducing government regulations, which proponents argue encourages businesses to invest and expand. Key examples include tax cuts for corporations and high-income earners to spur economic activity.
What is supply-side economics?
This term refers to the process by which individuals develop their political beliefs and values.
What is political socialization?
This phenomenon involves the influence of diverse cultures on the political culture of the U.S.
What is globalization?
The accuracy of polling results can be affected by this type of error, which skews the data based on who responds.
What is sampling bias?
Progressive, moderate, or Conservative: "Our traditions are worth preserving. A strong nation is built on family values and the principles that have guided us for generations."
What is Conservatives?
This monetary policy tool is used by the Federal Reserve to influence interest rates and economic activity. It is conducted by the Federal Reserve (the Fed) to control the money supply and interest rates. The Fed can lower interest rates to make borrowing cheaper, encouraging spending and investment, or raise rates to combat inflation. The goal is to maintain economic stability and control inflation.
What is monetary policy?