AP US Government and Politics 4.1 - 4.4 Vocab

political culture

the set of attitudes that shape political behavior

individualism

a belief in the fundamental worth and importance of the individual

equality of opportunity

equal rights of people to pursue life, liberty, and happiness

free enterprise

an economic system where consumers and producers regulate the economy

rule of law

the principle of a government that establishes laws that apply equally to all members of society and prevents whims of leaders

limited government

government kept under control by law and checks and balances and the separation of powers

conservative

favoring free enterprise, private ownership, and social traditions

liberal

promoting individual rights, civil liberties, democracy, and free enterprise

political socialization

process by which you develop political beliefs

globalization

an ever-expanding and increasingly interactive world economy

generational effects

a long-lasting effect of the events of a particular time on the political opinions of those who came of political age at that time

millennials

born 1979 - 1994

silent generation

born 1925 - 1945

baby boomers

born 1946 - 1964

generation x

born 1965 - 1978

lifecycle effects

variety of physical, social, and psychological changes people go through as they age

Great Depression

the economic crisis beginning with the stock market crash in 1929 and continuing through the 1930s

New Deal Coalition

an alignment of diverse groups dedicated to supporting the Democratic Party 1932 - 1960s

Iraq Invasion

US claimed the intent was to remove weapons of mass destruction but was proved groundless 2003

Great Recession

severe economic downturn that lasted from late 2007 through mid-2009; stock market 2008 crash