AP COMP GOV UNIT 3 VOCAB QUIZ

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Coercion

A government’s use of force of threats to pressure individual behavior

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Political Ideology

An individual’s set of values and beliefs about the goals of government

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Individualism

The belief in individual civil liberties and freedom over government restrictions

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Referendum

A policy issue sent by the government to the voters

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Formal Political Participation

State, politics such as voting

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Informal Political Participation

Participating in politics through protests or criticism

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Civil Rights

Protections granted by the government to prevent groups from discrimination

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Civil Liberties

Individual protections from government action, such as freedom of speech

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Civil Society

Autonomous groups (outside of government control), including local religious and neighborhood organizations, news media, business and professional associations, and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs)

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Postmaterialism

When people have their basic needs met and value self expression and quality of life, such as environmental protection and the reduction of income inequality

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Political culture

The core beliefs and values of citizens as a group 12. Neoliberalism economy and society

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Neoliberalism

THe belief in limited governmental intervention in the economy and society

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Communism

The belief in the abolition of private property with near total governmental control of the economy

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Socialism

The belief in the reduction of income disparities and the nationalization of major private industries

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Fascism

Extreme nationalist ideology that favors authoritarian rule and the rights of the ethnic majority over those of ethnic minorities and the political opposition

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Populism

Political philosophy that supports the interests and rights of the common people over that of the elite

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Political Socialization

lifelong process of acquiring one’s beliefs, values, and orientations toward the political system

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