Political Ideologies and Beliefs
The four core American values
Equality of opportunity, rule of law, individualism, and free enterprise
Millennials; influences and beliefs
WHAT IS...
More liberal-leaning than previous generations on gender, race, and drug policies. Influenced by 9/11 and the Great Recession
The economic theory that most liberals support
WHAT IS...
Keynesian economics - the inverse relationship between government spending and the state of the economy.
Horse Race Polling
WHAT IS...
Predicting election winners based on polling data.
Libertarians
WHAT IS...
Libertarians believe in limited government, they are confused for Liberals!
Things a liberal would support
WHAT IS...
"pro-choice"/in favor of access to abortion, in favor of affirmative action, pro-gun control, and focus on defendant's rights rather than strict policy
in favor of taxes (esp. on the rich), spending (mainly for federal programs), and a regulated economy
prefers a "basic" military
Generation X; influences and beliefs
WHAT IS...
Influenced by Detente and social liberalism. Focused on environmentalism and bridging gaps between races and genders. More individualistic and less politically ambitious.
The economic theory most conservatives support
WHAT IS...
Supply-side economics - a free market approach that lessens government intervention to increase job creation and revenue
Questions must be...
WHAT IS...
objective, unemotional, and not "leading".
Medicaid
WHAT IS...
health care for the elderly, NOT for those who cannot afford health insurance
Things a conservative would support
WHAT IS...
"pro-life" - anti or limited rights to abortion, against affirmative action, pro-gun rights, tougher public policy
against economic regulation, high taxes, and high spending unless for military
preference for a strong military
Baby Boomers; influences and beliefs
WHAT IS...
Influenced by Vietnam War, Civil Rights Movement, and political assassinations. Conservative on family values, but growing more open on social issues.
Federal safety net for the retired/elderly
WHAT IS...
Social Security - created during the Great Depression, relies on direct taxes.
The five types of polls
WHAT IS...
Benchmark, Tracking, Entrance, Exit, and Public Opinion
The difference between Libertarians and Populists
Libertarians prefer little to no government intervention and are conservative on the economy while liberal on social issues, while Populists are rural and majority low-income and are liberal on the economy and conservative on social issues
Silent Generation; influences and beliefs
WHAT IS...
the generation born before 1945, influenced by the Great Depression and World War 2. Very conservative on social issues and strong trust in government.
The part of economic policy that is concerned with government spending and taxation.
Fiscal Policy
Polls show favor with candidates from minority groups, but election results do not always reflect that.
WHAT IS...
The Bradley Effect
A Conservative bill that passed through Congress
USA PATRIOT Act of 2001 restricts freedom of speech and press to prevent any other terrorist attacks in response to 9/11.
The generation Mr. Falzone is in
WHAT IS...
Millennial
How the government manages the supply of currency and the value of the US dollar
WHAT IS...
Monetary policy
3% to 4%
WHAT IS...
The margin of error of plus or minus 4% is considered reliable