AP GOPO vocab 2.1

Authoritarianism

A political system where a single leader or small elite concentrates power, restricts political competition, and limits civil liberties and political rights, without being constitutionally responsible to the general public

Classical liberalism

a political ideology based on belief in individual liberties and rights and the idea of free will, with little role for government

Civic duty

the belief that a citizen has an obligation to participate in civic and political affairs, particularly by voting and supporting the democratic process, simply because it is a responsibility of citizenship

Culture war

the deep and persistent polarization between two distinct social groups—orthodox and progressives—over core values, morality, and lifestyle rather than economic class or money

External political efficacy

a citizen's belief that government officials and institutions will listen, care, and respond to the people

Free market system

an economic system where prices, wages, and production decisions are determined by open competition among private businesses and the laws of supply and demand, with minimal government interference

Ideology

a consistent set of beliefs and ideas about the proper purpose, scope, and role of government, individual rights, and the economy

Internal political efficacy

an individual's confidence in their own ability to understand, follow, and participate in politics

Libertarianism

a political ideology that favors minimal government interference in both economic and personal/social matters

Modern conservatism

a political ideology that prioritizes individual liberties, preferring a smaller government that stays out of the economy

Modern liberalism

a political ideology focused on equality and supporting government intervention in society and the economy if it promotes equality

Political socialization

the process of learning the norms and practices of a political system through others and societal institutions

Traditional conservatism

a political ideology supporting the authority of the monarchy and the church in the belief that government provides the rule of law