AP GoPo Unit 3 Terms - Political Culture

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A political ideology that believes in NO government at all. People should be absolutely free to make their own choices.

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anarchism

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This is the dollar amount a country produces (within its borders) in a given year. This is also used to measure the economic strength of countries around the world.

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GDP

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This is the right to vote (15th amendment - race; 17th amendment - direct election of Senate; 19th amendment - women; 23rd amendment - residents of D.C. in presidential elections; 26th amendment - 18 year olds)

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suffrage and franchise are the same concept

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This is used to characterize groups based on their physical characteristics. The most common example in America is probably skin color.

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race

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This characterizes groups based on nationality or shared culture (Anglo-Saxon, African American, Asian, Native American, Latino)

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ethnicity

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This is the belief that citizens understand politics (political culture) and can influence politics; this is also the amount of faith citizens have in their government.

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political efficacy

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This is a person’s principles, ideals, and beliefs with regard to society, politics, and government. This is your views of how society should be structured and maintain social order.

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political ideology

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The belief that your country is stronger, better than others; having pride in your country

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nationalism

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A cleavage is a division or group in society (ex: race, party, religion, social class, etc.). By definition, this is when one cleavage mixes or overlaps with another cleavage (ex: different races can be republican and democrat; races of different social class). The US in generally is this type of cleavage.

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cross cutting cleavage

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Characteristics of people that can predict political behavior (how you may lean politically); how you lean is influenced by political socialization; Parties, candidates, or media may use these to target certain groups during elections

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political predisposition