AP Government Unit 4 Review: Political Ideologies and Polls

Rule of Law

No one is above the law.

Limited Government

Government power is restricted by the constitution.

Individualism

Each person is responsible for their own choices.

Equality of Opportunity

Everyone has equal chances for success.

Political Culture

Widely shared values within a society.

Political Ideology

Consistent beliefs about government and society.

Globalization

U.S. political culture influences other nations.

Generational Effects

Different political beliefs across generations.

Libertarians

Advocate minimal government role and low taxes.

Impressionable Years Hypothesis

Major events shape political beliefs in youth.

Focus Group

Small voter group discussing specific issues.

Mass Survey

Polls public opinion using large samples.

Opinion Poll

Polls opinions on specific topics.

Benchmark Poll

Initial poll to gauge public opinion.

Tracking Poll

Polls that track opinion changes over time.

Exit Poll

Polls taken on election day for predictions.

Stratified Sample

Population divided into subgroups for polling.

Sampling Error

Error from using a sample instead of the whole.

Fiscal Policy

Government tax and spending policies.

Monetary Policy

Influences money supply and interest rates.

Conservatives

Support traditional values and limited spending.

Liberals

Advocate for economic equality and social freedoms.