core american values
what is free enterprise
little government interference in economics.
conservatives value
tradition
liberals value
change
conservative individualism
self centered- every man for himself
liberal individualism
sacrifices must be made for the betterment of society
conservatives and free enterprise
gov should be very limited
liberals and free enterprise
want gov intervention when necessary- supports welfare programs
conservatives on equality of opportunity
everyone gets where they are from work ethic
liberals on equality of opportunity
not all groups start in the same place
conservatives on rule of law
law is law
liberals on rule of law
law is unequal for certain minorities
political socialization
process in which someone gains their political identity
main ways to gain political identity
family, school, peers, media, religion
silent gen and baby boomers valued
supported gov involvement in foreign affairs, opposed drug use, same sex marriage, women’s movement, racial equality and queerness, tough on crime, religious.
genx and millennials valued
acceptance, diversity, rejected racial discrimination, disliked authority, liberal