poli 201 exam 1
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1. Political culture The values, beliefs, and attitudes about government and politics that people in a
society share.
2. Political socializa- The process through which individuals acquire their political beliefs, values, and
tion orientations.
3. Ideology A consistent set of political beliefs, values, and opinions about the role of govern-
ment.
4. Public opinion The collective attitudes and beliefs of individuals on current issues, leaders, and
institutions.
5. Political efficacy The belief that one's participation in politics matters and can influence govern-
ment.
6. Media Informs the public, acts as a watchdog over government, and shapes how issues
are framed and understood.
7. Interest groups Organizations of people who share common objectives and actively seek to
influence policymakers.
8. Political parties Organizations that seek to gain political power by electing their members to office
and organizing government.
9. Elections Allow citizens to choose leaders, influence policy direction, and hold government
accountable.
10. Constitution The foundational framework of American government that establishes institu-
tions, allocates powers, and protects rights.
11. Federalism A system where power is divided between a central government and regional
(state) governments.
12.
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Separation of Division of government authority among legislative, executive, and judicial
powers branches to prevent tyranny.
13. Checks and bal- Mechanisms by which each branch can limit the powers of the others.
ances
14. Civil liberties Fundamental freedoms protected from government interference, such as speech,
press, and religion.
15. Civil rights Protections against discrimination and guarantees of equal treatment under the
law.
16. Congress The legislative branch of government, consisting of the House and Senate, re-
sponsible for making laws.
17. Presidency The executive branch, led by the president, enforces laws, conducts foreign policy,
and serves as commander-in-chief.
18. Bureaucracy System of administrative agencies and officials that carry out laws and policies.
19. Judiciary The judicial branch interprets laws, resolves disputes, and ensures laws comply
with the Constitution.
20. Public policy Government action (or inaction) in response to issues, including laws, regula-
tions, and funding priorities.
21. Five principles of Rationality, institutional rules matter, collective action, policy outcomes, and his-
politics tory shapes institutions.
22. Government Institutions and procedures through which people are ruled.
23. Autocracy, oli- Autocracy = rule by one; Oligarchy = rule by a few; Democracy = rule by the people.
garchy, and
democracy
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1. Political culture The values, beliefs, and attitudes about government and politics that people in a
society share.
2. Political socializa- The process through which individuals acquire their political beliefs, values, and
tion orientations.
3. Ideology A consistent set of political beliefs, values, and opinions about the role of govern-
ment.
4. Public opinion The collective attitudes and beliefs of individuals on current issues, leaders, and
institutions.
5. Political efficacy The belief that one's participation in politics matters and can influence govern-
ment.
6. Media Informs the public, acts as a watchdog over government, and shapes how issues
are framed and understood.
7. Interest groups Organizations of people who share common objectives and actively seek to
influence policymakers.
8. Political parties Organizations that seek to gain political power by electing their members to office
and organizing government.
9. Elections Allow citizens to choose leaders, influence policy direction, and hold government
accountable.
10. Constitution The foundational framework of American government that establishes institu-
tions, allocates powers, and protects rights.
11. Federalism A system where power is divided between a central government and regional
(state) governments.
12.
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Separation of Division of government authority among legislative, executive, and judicial
powers branches to prevent tyranny.
13. Checks and bal- Mechanisms by which each branch can limit the powers of the others.
ances
14. Civil liberties Fundamental freedoms protected from government interference, such as speech,
press, and religion.
15. Civil rights Protections against discrimination and guarantees of equal treatment under the
law.
16. Congress The legislative branch of government, consisting of the House and Senate, re-
sponsible for making laws.
17. Presidency The executive branch, led by the president, enforces laws, conducts foreign policy,
and serves as commander-in-chief.
18. Bureaucracy System of administrative agencies and officials that carry out laws and policies.
19. Judiciary The judicial branch interprets laws, resolves disputes, and ensures laws comply
with the Constitution.
20. Public policy Government action (or inaction) in response to issues, including laws, regula-
tions, and funding priorities.
21. Five principles of Rationality, institutional rules matter, collective action, policy outcomes, and his-
politics tory shapes institutions.
22. Government Institutions and procedures through which people are ruled.
23. Autocracy, oli- Autocracy = rule by one; Oligarchy = rule by a few; Democracy = rule by the people.
garchy, and
democracy
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