ap gov chapter 10 key terms - POLITICAL CULTURE

political culture

dominate set of beliefs, customs, traditions, + values that define the relationship between citizens + gov

individualism

belief that individuals should be responsible for themselves + for the decisions they make

laissez-faire (free enterprise)

an economic system in which government intrudes as little as possible in the economic transactions among citizens and businesses

rule of law

the principle that no one, including public officials, is above the law

political socialization

experiences + factors that shape an individual's political values, attitudes, + behaviors

political ideology

an individual's set of beliefs about government + politics

generational effect

the impact of historical events experienced by a generation upon their political view

life-cycle effect

the impact of a person's age + stage in life on his or her political views

globalization

the increasing interconnectedness of people, businesses, + countries throughout the world

outsourcing

when a company moves its business to a place where labor costs are cheaper or production is more efficient because workers work longer hours