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Political Culture
the shared set of beliefs, customs, traditions, and values that define the relationship between citizens and government
Individualism
the belief that individuals should be responsible for themselves and for the decisions they make
Laissez-faire
an economic system in which government intrudes as little as possible in the transactions among citizens and businesses
Rule of Law
the principle that no one, including public officials, is above the law
Political socialization
the experiences and factors that shape our political values, attitudes, and behaviors
Political ideology
an individual’s coherent set of beliefs about government and politics
Generational effect
the impact of historical events experienced by a generation upon their political views
Life-cycle effect
the impact of a person’s age and stage in life on his or her political views
Globalization
the increasing interconnectedness of people, businesses, and 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
