AP Gov Chapter 10 Vocab

Political Culture

Beliefs, customs, and traditions that are dominant and show the relationship between citizens and governments.

Individualism

The belief that individuals are responsible for their own actions and decisions.

Laissez-faire or Free Enterprise

 An economic system where there is little to no government intervention in economic transactions amongst citizens and businesses.

Rule of Law

A principle that no one is above the law including public officials.

Political Socialization

The experiences in life and factors that you grew up in influence and shape that person’s political values, personality, and behavior.

Political Ideology

A person’s set of beliefs about the government and politics.

Generational Effect

The effect of historical situations that influence a generation’s political views.

Life-Cycle Effect

 How age’s stage in life impacts a person’s political views.

Globalization

The increasing interconnectivity of people, businesses, and countries globally with the help of advancements in technology.

Outsourcing

When companies go to another country because of labor costs being cheaper or labor is more efficient.