topic 2 Civics vocab

The people and institutions who make, enforce, and interpret laws

• Republicans

• Government

• Democrats

• Politicians

Idea of a commitment to traditional values and ideas with opposition to change or innovation

(wants less involvement from Government)

• Republican

• Liberalism

• Centrism

• Conservatism

A private organization that organizes and campaigns to win elections

• government

• media

• news

• political party

A set of ideas or beliefs

• ideology
• theory
• doctrine
• philosophy

Socialism is......

• An economic and political system where the means of production, distribution, and exchange are owned and regulated by the government.
• An economic and political system where the means of production, distribution, and exchange are owned and regulated by private individuals.
• An economic and political system where the means of production, distribution, and exchange are owned and regulated by corporations.
• An economic and political system where the means of production, distribution, and exchange are owned and regulated by the community as a whole.

Liberalism is...

• a political and moral philosophy based on liberty, equality, and individual rights
• a religious doctrine promoting traditional values and beliefs
• a socialist ideology advocating for collective ownership and control
• a conservative ideology focused on limited government intervention

Media is...

• Various means of communication
• Different types of technology
• Methods of transportation
• Forms of entertainment

the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.

• proof
• data
• supporting details
• evidence

prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair

• biased
• discriminatory
• partial
• unfair

Propaganda is...

• A form of communication used to manipulate or influence people's beliefs and opinions.
• A form of communication used to educate people.
• A form of communication used to entertain people.
• A form of communication used to spread accurate information.