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22 Cards in this Set
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a coherent way of thinking about how politics and government ought to be carried out
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political culture
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a belief that one has an obligation to participate in civic and political affairs
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civic duty
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a belief that one can affect government policies
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civic competence
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a belief that you are a member of an economic group whose interests are opposed to people in other such groups
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class consciousness
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a belief that morality and religion ought to be of decisive importance
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orthodox
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a belief that personal freedom and solving social problems are more important than religion
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progressive
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a belief that you can take part in politics (internal efficacy) or that the government will respond to the citizenry (external efficacy)
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political efficacy
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the ability to understand and take part in politics
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internal efficacy
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the willingness of the state to respond to the citizenry
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external efficacy
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Americans are preoccupied with their rights. They believe they should be free to do pretty much as they please, with some exceptions, so long as they don't hurt other people
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liberty
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Americans believe everyone should have an equal vote and an equal chance to participate and suceed
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equality
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Americans think government officials should be accountable to the people
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democracy
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Americans generally feel people ought to take community affairs seriously and help out when they can
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civic duty
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a characteristically American view is that, barring some diability individuals are responsible for their own actions and well-being
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individual responsibility
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What does Alex de Tocqueville say about American democracy working better than other countries?
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America has more land, minimal taxes, and few legal restraints, therefore democracy in America works better.
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What are the elements of the political system?
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liberty, equality, democracy, civic duty, and individual responsibility
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How does the US stand in terms of religion? (Are a lot of people religious?)
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America is one of the most religious countries.
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How does religion play a part in politics?
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Religious leaders are central to some issues like temperance and abortion. They help gather people to advocate causes and provide social service.
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What is the source of political attitude?
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Family
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What is the current standing for mistrust of government?
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There is a current deep mistrust for government.
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Why is there mistrust in government?
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Recent events (Watergate scandal and Vietnam war)
When trust is high usually that means that there wasn’t much expectation of the government to begin with. Low trust shows that the public is unhappy about a current affair. |
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What is political tolerance like in the US?
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Americans are really tolerant in theory but in practice that is not always the case.
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