Chapter 4 Key Terms: American Political Culture

Voluntary action that makes cooperation easier.

• Civil Society

• Government

• Market Economy

• Private Sector

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

• Civic Duty

• Political Obligation

• Social Responsibility

• Civic Engagement

A belief that one can affect government policies.

• Civic Competence

• Political Apathy

• Civic Disengagement

• Government Indifference

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

• Class-Consciousness

• Social Stratification

• Economic Individualism

• Cultural Homogeneity

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

• Political Culture

• Social Norms

• Civic Engagement

• Public Opinion

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

• Conservative

• Progressive

• Reactionary

• Moderate

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

• Orthodox

• Liberal

• Secular

• Agnostic