Political Culture
What is Rugged Individualism?
individuals are responsible for their own actions & well-being
What is the FIRST agent of socialization?
Family
What are the current two dominant political parties?
Democrats & Republicans
What platform centers largely on the environment?
Green Party
What are the 2 biggest political ideologies in the US:
Liberal
Conservative
Define Political efficacy
the belief that you can make a difference in government
What is Class Consciousness?
Awareness of one’s place in a system of social classes, especially as it relates to the “class struggle”
What are three major agents of socialization?
Family
School & peer groups
Media
Which political party created Social Security?
Democrats
What platform says the government should serve only as a form of protection for citizens?
Libertarian Party
What ideology favors equality above all else?
Liberal
Define Social capital
the networks of relationships among people who live and work in a particular society, enabling that society to function effectively
Define political culture and give an example
a set of widely shared beliefs, values, & norms concerning how political & economic life ought to be carried out
Give an example of political culture: Electoral College
Define Political Socialization:
the process by which people develop their political knowledge, values, & ideology
Which political party favors less government spending?
Republicans
What platform’s goal is to limit the federal government to its delegated, enumerated, constitutional functions?
Constitution party
What ideology favors liberty above all else?
Conservative
What are some indicators of political efficacy?
Civic engagement/participation (Education, lack of apathy, etc.)
List the five American Political Values
Liberty (freedom)
Equality
Individualism/responsibility
Democracy
Civic Duty
Who tends to develop higher levels of political knowledge?
Children of affluent parents are more likely to attain college-level educations, which tend to develop higher levels of political knowledge & interest
Define political party.
a group of people with similar ideas about government
What are the three current major third parties in the US?
Green Party
Libertarians
Constitution Party
What ideology favors fast changes, and the government making the choices?
Liberal
What are the three characteristics of social capital?
Relationships & Nature of Relationships, levels of trust, and resources or benefits
List the 6 places American Political Culture comes from.
History
Religious beliefs
Family
Class consciousness
Tolerance
Suspicion of power
Name three goals of Political Socialization
To ensure the survival of the democratic political system even during times of extreme stress (economic depression, war, etc.)
Pass on norms, customs, beliefs, & values supportive of democracy from one generation to the next
Respect the democratic & capitalist values imbedded in the American creed. Young people are socialized to respect authorities, such as parents, teachers, police officers, & fire fighters, & to obey laws.
What were the first two political parties?
Federalists & Anti-Federalists
What are two barriers to third party success?
Winner-take-all electoral system and Major parties incorporate views of third parties
Define Political ideology
a coherent set of views on politics and the role of the government
What are the three ways social capital can improve government?
It can broaden government accountability, making government responsive to citizens at large rather than to narrow interests.
It can facilitate agreement where political preferences are polarized.
Can lead to greater innovations when policymakers face new challenges