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Guided Reading & Analysis: Chapter 12 & 13
Core Values and Attitudes
What is political culture?
Political culture describes how culture impacts politics. Every political system is embedded in a particular political culture. Its origins as a concept go back at least to Alexis de Tocqueville, but its current use in political science generally follows that of Gabriel Almond
Define individualism.
the habit or principle of being independent and self-reliant
What amendment guaranteed the equal protection of all citizens?
The Fourteenth Amendment addresses many aspects of citizenship and the rights of citizens. The most commonly used -- and frequently litigated -- phrase in the amendment is "equal protection of the laws", which figures prominently in a wide variety of landmark cases
Name two laws/acts that were passed by Congress to further prevent discrimination.
Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Anti-Discrimination Act 1977
What is the free-enterprise approach to government?
Free enterprise, or the free market, refers to an economy where the market determines prices, products, and services rather than the government. Businesses and services are free of government control.
What is the rule of law? Why is it important to our country?
the restriction of the arbitrary exercise of power by subordinating it to well-defined and established laws. It is important because
How is limited government guaranteed?
In a democracy, the rule of law protects the rights of citizens, maintains order, and limits the power of government. All citizens are equal under the law.
Political Socialization
When does political socialization begin? What life events can affect political beliefs?
Political socialization begins in childhood. Some research suggests that family and school teachers are the most influential factors in socializing children, but recent research designs have more accurately estimated the high influence of the media in the process of political socialization. There are many factors that affect political participation. Education, gender, age and family are some of them. The family factor is an important factor that the individual has been in since he was born
Summarize each in terms of how it affects political socialization:
Family- Families play a role in our early socialization. Most high school seniors identify with the same political party as their parents.
School and College- Schools teach us to love our country, law, and value our rights. The more education Americans get, the more likely they are to participate in politics.
Peers- As we age, our friends and co-workers begin to influence our political views. So do the groups we join, such as labor unions and political parties.
Media The new media influence what we pay attention to as adults. The effects of the media vary with our reading and viewing habits.
Social Environments- Our environments can affect our political loyalties. Who we interact with can influence how we vote and what our focus is on politically.
Geography Where we live can affect how we vote, it’s kind of like pure pressure of trying to think logical sometimes. If you live in Indiana and voted Democrat, for the last couple elections your vote would not have mattered in electoral votes. This may make you either move to make your count, or just vote Republican live most else. This varies from person to person though, from what I’ve heard, thes methods are not common.
How has globalization affected political socialization?
Concerns and issues are often raised about the impact of globalization on employment, working conditions, income and social protection. ... Some argue that the present model of globalization has exacerbated problems of unemployment, inequality and poverty, while others contend that globalization helps to reduce them.
Changes in Ideology
Summarize the Millennial mindset in the following categories:
Foreign Policy- Millennials perceive the world as significantly less threatening than their elders do, and they view foreign policies to deal with potential threats with much less urgency.
