Chapter 4 Key Terms: American Political Culture

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The set of attitudes, beliefs, and sentiments that shape the political behavior in a society.

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Political Culture

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A belief that one is a member of an economic group whose interests are opposed to people in other such groups.

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Class-Consciousness

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A belief that morality and religion ought to be of decisive importance.

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Orthodox

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Favoring or advocating for change, improvement, or reform, often in a political context.

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Progressive

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Voluntary action that makes cooperation easier.

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Civil Society

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A belief that one has an obligation to participate in civic and political affairs.

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Civic Duty

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A belief that one can affect government policies.

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Civic Competence