AP COMP GOV UNIT 3 VOCAB QUIZ

Coercion

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

Political Ideology

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

Individualism

The belief in individual civil liberties and freedom over government restrictions

Referendum

A policy issue sent by the government to the voters

Formal Political Participation

State, politics such as voting

Informal Political Participation

Participating in politics through protests or criticism

Civil Rights

Protections granted by the government to prevent groups from discrimination

Civil Liberties

Individual protections from government action, such as freedom of speech

Civil Society

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

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

Political culture

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

Neoliberalism

THe belief in limited governmental intervention in the economy and society

Communism

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

Socialism

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

Fascism

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

Populism

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

Political Socialization

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