political socialization

unit 2

political socialization

the process by which people gain their political attitudes and opinions

liberty

freedom

equality

As a political value, the idea that all people are of equal worth.

free enterprise system

an economic system characterized by private or corporate ownership of capital goods

political culture

commonly shared attitudes, beliefs, and core values about how government should operate

partisanship

loyalty to a political cause or party

political spectrum

range of political views

bipartisanship

a process of cooperation through compromise

political party

a group that seeks to elect candidates to public office

consensus

agreement

coalition

a group of individuals with a common interest on which every political party depends

ideological

based on beliefs or ideas

propoganda

Ideas spread to influence public opinion for or against a cause.

two party system

A political system dominated by two major parties

multiparty system

a system of government in which several political parties compete for control of the government

liberalism

A political ideology that emphasizes the civil rights of citizens, representative government, and the protection of private property. This ideology, derived from the Enlightenment, was especially popular among the property-owning middle classes.

conservatism

a political philosophy based on tradition and social stability, favoring obedience to political authority and organized religion

republican party

Antislavery political party that formed in the 1850's.

democratic party

One of the two major American political parties evolving out of the Republican Party of Thomas Jefferson.

moderate

Person whose views are between conservative and liberal and may include some of both ideologies