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A set of widely shared beliefs, values and norms concerning the ways that political and economic life should be carried out
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political culture
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Occurs when different political groups clash with opposing beliefs and values
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conflictual political culture
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when there is less conflict over beliefs, values and norms
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consensual political culture
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an early observer of American political culture in the 1830's
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Alexis de Tocqueville
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Observations of early Amer political culture was recorded in this book.
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Democracy in American
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4 Factors recorded in book Democracy in America that explained the author's view of the success of democracy in the US
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Abundant fertile land, oppt to acquire land and make a living, lack of feudal aristocracy & independent spirit
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Core Values
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CLEIRD
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Economic Values
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Capitalism and Free Enterprise
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Change of Values in 1930's led to this
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View that govt has the responsibility to provide for welfare of its people
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Acceptance of opinions and actions of others
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Political Tolerance
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Change in view of govt after 1950's and 60's
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mistrust of government
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A citizens capacity to understand and influence political events
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political efficacy
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the ability to understand and take part in political events
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internal efficacy
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belief of the individual that the government will respond to their individual beliefs or needs
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external efficacy
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Belief of some that conflicts over the last half century have created two opposing cultural camps in constant combat
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Culture wars
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