Unit 3 AP Comp Gov

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Civil Society

Groups that form outside of the government’s control, operating freely and impacting the government.

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Political Culture

A set of collectively held attitudes, values, and beliefs about government and politics, deeply rooted in a country’s culture, geography, and history.

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Political Socialization

The process by which an individual learns about politics and is taught about society’s common political values and beliefs.

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Postmaterialism

A shift in political culture towards worrying about human rights, civil rights, environmentalism, and moral values, emerging after WWII in democracies.

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Neoliberalism

A philosophy favoring economic policies that support the free market and reduce trade barriers, advocating minimal government intervention in the economy.

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Communism

An ideology advocating state ownership of all property and complete control over the economy, with the intent of creating an egalitarian society.

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Socialism

A political ideology focused on economic equality and government ownership of major means of production to reduce income inequality.

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Democratic Socialism

A political system that establishes a democratic regime with socialist economic ideology.

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Fascism

A nationalist political ideology emphasizing the rights of the majority, strong authoritarian rule, and severe restrictions on civil liberties.

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Populism

A political ideology that prioritizes the rights and interests of common people over those of elites.

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Interest Groups

Organizations that operate outside of government control to influence policy and government actions.

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Agents of Socialization

Different factors, such as family, schools, peers, and religion, that influence an individual's political beliefs and values.

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Totalitarianism

A political system in which the government has complete control over citizens’ lives.

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