AMSCO Ch 12 AP Gov Review

People who believe less people should qualify for receiving welfare may identify as ____, whereas people who want the government to provide welfare to more people may identify as ____.

• Conservative; Liberal

• Liberal; Conservative

A belief in the fundamental worth and importance of the individual.

• Individualism

• Bandwagon Effect

• Political Socialization

• Free Enterprise

An approach to the economy that beliefs businesses and merchants should succeed or fail based on their decisions and those of the consumer, and that the government should take a laissez-faire approach.

• Free Enterprise

• Bandwagon Effect

• Political Socialization

• Rule of Law

The principle of a government that establishes laws that apply equally to all members of society and prevents the rule and whims of leaders who see themselves as above the law.

• Rule of Law

• Free Enterprise

• Bandwagon Effect

• Political Socialization

A government kept under control by law and by checks and balances and the separation of powers.

• Limited Government

• Bandwagon Effect

• Political Socialization

• Approval Ratings

A comprehensive and mutually consistent set of ideas.

• Ideology

• Political Socialization

• Bandwagon Effect

• Focus Groups

These voters generally oppose government intervention or regulation. They oppose censorship, want lower taxes, and dislike government-imposed morality.

• Libertarian

• Democrat

• Republican

• Green

The process by which one develops political beliefs, and can be affected by things such as family, attending college, peers, the media, and social environments.

• Political Socialization

• Individualism

• Bandwagon Effect

• Globalization

This has been long regarded as the biggest influence on one’s political socialization.

• Family

• College

• Church

• Television

Which of the following is not true about geographic location and people’s political beliefs?

• Northerners are more educated and vote Republican, supporting conservative policies, such as anti-abortion laws.

• The Northeast is typically dominated by Democrats and liberal policies, such as higher tax rates.

• The South is more influenced by conservative Christian values, and have a high percentage of gun ownership.

• A working-class southerner may side with the Democrats on economic issues but also want tighter immigration enforcement, so they vote Republican.