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politics |
process by which we choose government officials and make decisions about public policy |
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liberalism |
political philosophy that combines a belief in personal freedoms with the belief that government should intervene in economy to promote greater quality |
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Conservatism |
belief in traditional institutions and a minimal role for government in economic activity |
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what are the 5 main agents of political socialization |
1.family 2.media 3.peers/voluntary associations 4.religious instituions 5.education |
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Why is public opinion important? |
because people are the ultimate source of power. government needs to take public opinion into account when deciding how to act |
