Political Ideologies
What ideology emphasizes individual liberty and minimal government intervention in personal and economic matters.
libertarianism
This party is known as the grand old party
Republican Party
This term describes organizations that seek to influence public policy to benefit their members
interest groups
WHat is the process by which voters can propose legislation or constitutional amendments
initiative
This term describes the practice of journalists providing analysis and commentary on news events
media analysis
WHat term refers to the belief in a strong central government that provides social justice and equality
liberalism
This term describes the period in which a major political party loses its dominance in a region
party realignment
This type of interest group focuses on specific industries, such as agriculture or manufacturing
economic interest groups
This amendment prohibits the denial of the right to vote based on race
15th Amendment
This type of poll is conducted to gauge public opinion on various issues
a public opinion poll
This ideology often supports traditional values and is skeptical of rapid change
conservatism
This system discourages third parties and is characterized by single-member districts
a winner-takes-all system
This term describes the practice of providing direct support or funding to political candidates
campaign financing
This term describes a campaign's strategy to win over undecided voters
swing state strategy
This term refers to the media's ability to influence the importance placed on topics in the public agenda
agenda-setting
This political philosophy advocates for collective or governmental ownership of production and property
socialism
This independent movement in the 1990s focused on fiscal conservatism and limited government
Tea Party movement
This influential interest group advocates for environmental protection and sustainability
the Sierra Club
This landmark legislation aimed to reduce voter discrimination in federal and state elections
the Voting Rights Act of 1965
This is the term for when the media highlights certain stories while ignoring others, shaping public perception
media bias
This term describes the political spectrum's extreme position advocating for revolutionary change to achieve equality
communism
This political party in the U.S. was formed in opposition to the expansion of slavery
the Republican Party
This term refers to the phenomenon where interest groups compete for influence over policy decisions
pluralism
This term refers to the period before an election where candidates campaign to gain public support
the campaign season
This phenomenon occurs when individuals only consume media that aligns with their preexisting beliefs
confirmation bias