AP GOPO Unit 2 Test

Rank and describe the three main reasons social capital is declining.

1)technology 2)pace of life 3)religious groups 1. two career family (work) 2. mobility (10 min of commute= -10% of social capital 3. technology

Where does a pirate like to eat lunch?

AARRRbys

How does the idea of manifest destiny continue to influence American politics today?

Americans continue to reach their arm into new areas to establish their government and influence

How are conservationism and liberalism alike?

Conservatism and Liberalism are alike in the fact that they both support social support groups and they both believe in liberty.

Which is more effective in today's world?

Conservatism bc GANG GANG! conservatism could be more effective because it works to protect and preserve the foundation of our country. liberalism could be more effective because it works to focus on everyone working together without judgement

Sexual Orientation-----List and describe 7 different demographic categories in the US.

Gay/support gays-left Don't-right

Will changes in our country make the US more democratic, or less?

I think it would make our country less democratic because the government would be doing it for the good of everyone and not the individual people.

Explain the way you think the US is most divided.

I think we are most divided because of political parties

What effect does immigration (legal or illegal) have on American political system?

Immigration allows other races, cultures, and beliefs to infiltrate our system and change the American political system.

List some ways the US could increase social capital.

Increase participation in religious groups, decrease the pace of life

How does diversity affect social capital?

It can decrease social capital by separating people so their is not a common goal or any cooperation.

Explain the effects of low social capital on our political system.

It makes us less cooperative and makes it harder to listen to each others views. We dont work together

Describe how technology affects social capital.

People focus less on each otherś personal connections because simpler ways of communication are present

How are conservatism and liberalism different?

The differences between the two is that conservatism supports the social support groups in the beginning to get people off on the right foot and liberalism supports people long term. Also the meaning of liberty differs between the two ideologies. + the definition stuff

Apathy

care less (equivalent to low political efficacy, they don't think they can make a difference)

Race/Ethnicity-----List and describe 7 different demographic categories in the US.

white-61% White-right Minorities-left "2050-no majority (white will be plurality 46%)"

What is the difference between cross-cutting cleavages and reinforcing cleavages?

Cross cutting cleavages- this is when one cleavage (group in society) mixes or overlaps with another cleavage (ex: different races can be republican and democrat; races of different social class). The US in generally is this type of cleavage. Reinforcing cleavages- in this cleavage (group in society), the divisions/groups are homogeneous. They do not overlap. An example would be a society where all republicans are poor; all democrats are white; all Native Americans live in Oklahoma. This cleavage is not typical of the United States.

Education-----List and describe 7 different demographic categories in the US.

Educated-left Less educated (college wise maybe)-right

In a short essay, compare and contrast the major beliefs of liberalism and conservatism. Consider each ideology's approach to moral, economic, and national defense issues.

Liberalism's major beliefs are in change, social equality, and more government regulation with regards to the economy and social welfare. Conservatism's major beliefs are in supporting more of a traditional approach to society. They believe in smaller government (less gov't regulation) and are less prone to change.

Gender-----List and describe 7 different demographic categories in the US.

Males-right Females-left

Religion-----List and describe 7 different demographic categories in the US.

More religious-right Less religious-left

Describe the average American in 2050.

Multiracial, non religious

Is ethnocentrism the same things as racism?

No, because you can think you have the best culture but that has nothing to do with race

Age-----List and describe 7 different demographic categories in the US.

Old-right Young-left

Income-----List and describe 7 different demographic categories in the US.

Rich-right Poor-left

Geography-----List and describe 7 different demographic categories in the US.

Southeast-right Northeast-left Northwest-right Southwest-right West coast-left Urban/university cities-left Rural-right Rustbelt: great lakes/manufacturing area (IN,OH,PA,MI,WI etc) tend to flip flop on the scale Sunbelt: southern US (warm climate/immigration) growing population fastest (newer jobs, especially in tech) Solid South: 20th century regional loyalty (most southern states voted democrat) switched due to party beliefs shifting

What effect will technology have on political socialization and political culture?

Technology makes it easier to be influenced through social media and television easier to have more "friends" or pen pals

Describe the way population growth is changing American electoral politics.

The population of the minorities is rising and therefore the democratic party will likely gain more votes.

Explain what politics in the US will be like in 2050.

The republican party will decrease because there will be less white people.

What role do educational opportunity, economic wealth, and religious freedom play in achieving the American Dream?

They are the backbone of the what the American Dream. People who come to America for the American Dream are in search of these characteristics.

Describe the average American today.

White, female, religious, middle class

Describe 3 current demographic trends in the US.

Whites are decreasing Hispanics and Asians are increasing Black are stable

Bully pulpit

a public office or position of authority that provides its occupant with an outstanding opportunity to speak out on any issue.

Gerrymandering

manipulate the boundaries of (an electoral constituency) so as to favor one party or class

List four dimensions of diversity in the American population.

personality, internal/external/organizational dimensions

Explain the connection between trust and democracy.

social capital=trust trust=more want to vote more vote=more democracy

Studies show that, after we control for socioeconomic status, many apparent racial divisions disappear. Explain how race and SES are related. not on test

take out race focus on socioeconomic a- high income (rich blacks vote more than rich whites)