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unit 2 quiz
unit 2 gov quiz
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| individualism | the principle of valuing individual rights over those of the government: strong emphasis on individual initiative and responsibility liberals: enlightened individualism: individual is important, but we are stronger together |
| equality of opportunity | the principle of valuing individual rights over those of the government: strong emphasis on individual initiative and responsibility liberals: enlightened individualism: individual is important, but we are stronger together |
| free enterprise | the belief in the right to compete freely in a market government by supply and demand with limited government involvement government should stay out of business corporations |
| rule of law | the principle that the government is based on a body of law applied equally and fairly to every citizen- no one is above the law, including the government the laws we have that protect everyone equally |
| limited government | a political system in which there are restrictions placed on the government to protect individual rights and liberties our government is ruled by law |
| political socialization | the process of a person obtaining their political ideology, family, media, religion |
| globalization | us political culture has both influenced and been influenced by the values of other countries |
| generational effects | different voting patterns and political beliefs for people in different generations |
| lifecycle effects | people focus on different issues at different points in life |
| major political events | occur especially during young adulthood influence political attitudes and beliefs |
| polls | created with scientific rigor- the best tool for measuring public opinion: no bias to a small random group of people |
| public opinion | what the public thinks about a set of issues - measure through polls |
| opinion polls | do you think this person can run? |
| benchmark polls | wondering where people stand: will you still vote? |
| tracking polls | specific issues |
| entrance/exit polls | people on the sidewalk asking questions - these are actual voters so it gives an accurate reading on who will win |
| problems with polling | biased question, sampling error, bandwagon effect, underdog effect, people not trusting of media, inaccurate polling |
| rational choice voting | votes based on who is in their best interest |
| retrospective voter | votes based on past track record |
| prospective voting | how they will do in the future |
| party line voting | votes all based only on the same party |
| political efficacy | extent to which citizens feel they understand and can influence government - the belief that political participation matters |
| technique of generalities | positive light, little to no information, simple words/clever slogan, no facts/easy to remember EX: i like ike |
| technique of fear | draws on voter fear, future of countries safety/economy is doomed, very effective EX: daisy ad- little girl and bomb |
| technique of slogans | memorable phrase, intended for viewers to associate their message with them EX: MAGA, yes we can |
| technique of emotional appeal | intended for emotions of happiness, nostalgia, etc. if they feel good w/ the ad, they will feel good with the candidate EX: regan- its morning again in america |
| biographical ad | background information, introduces candidate to the country EX: bill clinton Hope ad |
| equal opportunity | federal communications commissions - news must offer equal airtime - cannot charge one candidate more/less than the other - must have sponsorship identification message |
| interest groups | organizations of people sharing a common goal that seek to influence gov policy |
| lobbyist | a professional that interest groups hire to influence government decisions on behalf of the group |
| codify | make something into a law EX: codify Roe v wade |
| gatekeeper role | media influences what subjects become national political issues and for how long - ratings, profit motive |
| scorekeeper role | the media helps make political reputations - reports on the winners and losers elections- in washington - aka horserace journalism EX: whos up and down in the polls |
| watchdog role | media searches for any past or current history of candidates that will make news - media maintains close eye on all important happenings of major candidates politicians EX: watergate |
| structural barriers | policy or law that can prevent people from voting |
| example of structural barrier | voter id laws, election day on a tuesday |
| demographics: most likely to vote | high education, high income, older, religious, white |
| factors that influence voters choice | 1. party identification and ideology 2. candidates characteristics 3. contemporary political issues 4. religious beliefs- gender, race, ethnicity |
| 15th amendment | african american men have the right to vote |
| 17th amendment | direct election of senators |
| 19th amendment | womens suffrage |
| 24th amendment | banned poll taxes |
| 26th amendment | voting age reduced to 18 |
| roles of biden | 1. select candidates 2. raise funds 3. conduct campaigns 4. identify important issues- party platform 5. monitor the party in power- republicans monitoring biden |
| open primary | A primary election in which voters may choose in which party to vote as they enter the polling place |
| closed primary | A primary in which only registered members of a particular political party can vote |
| coalitions | individuals or groups that support a party based on the parties performance in office |
| southern realignment | Nixon won the presidency in 1986 - southern states leave the dem party and puts republicans in - divided party idea introduced - political dealignment: moving away from both parties |
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