Unit 2 AP Gov

Keynisian Economics

Is the encouragement of government spending to stimulate the economy during a recession

Political Socialization

The influence of political ideologies through familiy, religion, education, andn lived experiences

Supply-Side economics

The belief that limited government regulation/inflation, and low taxes will stimulate the economy

Libratarian

This is an Ideology that believes in limited government regulation in economics and high government involvement in social issues

Liberals

They are heavily associated with the left and beleive that the government should regulate the economy and the social policies that govern people.

Conservative

This is the ideology heavily associated with the right . They believe the government shouldn’t be involved with free enterprise and traditional values should be proritized in social policy.

Generation effects

These are events that break off generations from one and other. This typically leads to them becoming more progressive that the last and it shapes their social policies.

Baby Boomers

1940-60s The generation shaped by the civil rights movement, cold war, and anti-communism sentiment

Silent Generation

Pre- 1945 Shaped by the great depression, WW2, Traditional gender roles, and anti-communism

Gen X

1960s-1980s The generation shaped by widespread internet, higher divorce ratesm ethnic diversity, and

Millenials

1980s-96 This is the generation with more POC and it is by far the most liberal in comparison. The promote social equality, immigration, and socialist policy.

Free Enterprise

Lassieze faire principle with little regulation from the govenrment(capitalism’s origin)

Rule of Law

No one is held above the law, constitution is designed to keep anyone from getting too powerful.

Individualism

Belief that you shape your destiny through your actions

Limited Government

Legally resticitions on the power usage of an entity

Equality of Oppurtunity

Everyone should be treated fairly and have equaly access to oppurtunities

Polls

A method to predict the outcome of the publics opinion of a candidate, policy, or action.

Margin of Error

It is the estimated inefficiency of the polls it can either skew positive or negative.

Globalization

The interconnectednes of business & people

Sampling errors

Issues with representation or the control