Political Socialization Vocabulary

Flashcards on Political Socialization

Liberal Ideology

Believe in government action to achieve equal opportunity and equality for all.

Conservative Ideology

Believe in personal responsibility and limited government in people's lives.

Alt-Right

Extremely far-right, ultra-conservative.

Moderate

An individual who is mostly non-partisan; sometimes called a centrist.

Federalists

Those who favored the development of a strong federal government.

Anti-Federalists

Those who opposed the development of a strong federal government.

Democrats

Political party that is liberal or left-leaning.

Republicans

Political party that is conservative or right-leaning.

Independent

An individual not affiliated with any political party.

Third Party

Any party not linked to the 'two-party system'.

Political Party

Organized group of people who share similar political views and work to influence the government in support of those views.

Partisanship

Prejudice in favor of one party or group.

Two-Party System

System where two major political parties dominate the government.

Political Spectrum

System of classifying different political positions.

Progressive

The political orientation of those who favor better conditions in government and society through extensive reform.

Family

Strongest influence on your political socialization because of the length of opportunity.

School

Powerful ideology agent since children spend so much time here under specific authority figures.

Media

Source of most news that shapes, confirms, or challenges political beliefs.

Peer / Social Groups

People around you (friends, community, college) that can shape your ideology.

Events / Issues

The age you live in and the experiences you have can act as a sudden and powerful agent of political socialization.

Political Socialization

The process by which people gain their political attitudes and opinions.

Politics

Practice of controlling or influencing the conduct of people (on a civic level).

Political Ideology

Set of beliefs about what policies government ought to pursue.

Antifascist (Antifa)

Opposed to fascism (which is a government that is extremely nationalist headed by a dictator, who imposes severe economic and social control, and a violent suppression of opposing ideas).