L7_Vocabulary

Citizenship

• The status of being a citizen, a person who, by birth or naturalization, enjoys certain rights and has certain duties in a nation-state.

• A legal document that grants a person the right to travel internationally.

• A form of government where citizens have no rights or responsibilities.

• The process of applying for residency in a foreign country.

Liberalism

• An ideology favoring an active role for the government in efforts to solve society’s problems.

• A political philosophy advocating for minimal government intervention in personal and economic matters.

• A belief system that promotes the idea of free markets and individual entrepreneurship.

• A doctrine that emphasizes the importance of tradition and social stability.

Ideology

• A basic set of political beliefs about the roles of government and the individual in society.

• A detailed plan for economic growth and development.

• A theory that emphasizes the importance of individual freedom over collective responsibility.

• A framework for understanding historical events and their impact on society.

Naturalization

• A process by which a citizen can renounce their citizenship.

• A legal process through which a person not granted citizenship by birth can become a citizen of that country.

• A method for immigrants to obtain permanent residency without citizenship.

• A procedure for citizens to apply for dual citizenship.

Political Socialization

• The process by which individuals acquire their opinions.

• A method of voting in elections.

• The influence of media on public opinion.

• The study of political parties and their platforms.

Political Culture

• A society’s framework of shared values, beliefs, and attitudes concerning politics and government.

• A set of laws that govern political behavior.

• The economic system that influences political decisions.

• A historical analysis of political events.

Social Capital

• The financial resources available to individuals and communities.

• The attitude, spirit, and willingness of people to engage together in civic activities; the connections and bonds that people can draw on to solve common problems.

• The physical infrastructure that supports community activities.

• The legal frameworks that govern social interactions.

Civil Society

• Government organizations that regulate individual behavior.

• Associations and other voluntary groups that form a middle layer in society between the government and individual families.

• Private corporations that operate for profit.

• Religious institutions that provide spiritual guidance.

Conservatism

• An ideology favoring a limited role for government and more private initiatives by non-governmental groups in efforts to solve society’s problems.

• A political philosophy advocating for extensive government intervention in the economy.

• A belief system that promotes radical changes in society and government.

• An approach that emphasizes the importance of collective ownership and social equality.