American Government Chapter 1-5

The process whereby individuals acquire political knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs

Those facts that contribute to political socialization by shaping formal and informal learning

The protection of the individual from the unrestricted power of government

The peope who exervise a major influence on the policymaking process

The popular acceptance of a government and its officals as rightful authorities in the exercise of power

A legal partnership between two men or two women that gives the couple all the benefts, protections, and responsibilities under law that are granted to spouses in a traditional marriage

The political philosophy that favors the use of government power to foster the development of the individual to promote the welfare of society

The political philosophy that government power undermines the development of the individual and diminishes society as a whole

Right=conservatism
left=liberalism

The view that the United States should stay out of the affairs of other nations

What public opinion would be at election time if a political opponent made a public official's position on the issue the target of a campaign attack

The range of policy options acceptable to the public on a particular issue

The district from which an officeholder represents

1. election and voting registration procedures are more complicated and inconvenient than other countries
2. American political parties are weaker than those of other democracies
3. they don't perceive that elections have much impact on policy

The legal requirement that citizens participate in national elections