Pols 350 - Exam 1

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idea

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America is a troubling and promising idea to the outsider

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democratic capitalism

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designed to produce political fairness and equality in attaining wealth through equal chances given to all

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democratic socialism

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designed to produce political fairness and equality in attaining wealth through government sponsored equalization

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property based

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ownership = greater amounts of capital

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Halliburton execs

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example of those who earned wealth, then economic and political power, then abused political power

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politically abusive

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using inside connections to achieve objectives solely for personal gain

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higher standard of living

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freedom, flexibility, property ownership, individualism

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democratic - egalitarian ends

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the desire for everyone to have equal access to wealth and political contact

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procedurally democratic

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every vote is counted, checks and balances are in place

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fair-minded (elections)

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not the case: money and power win in elections

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what have you done for me lately

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people who donate money for an election victory expect to be repaid with political favors once the office is held

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economic disparity

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the rich get richer and the poor get poorer

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immigrant country

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we accept a new, standard-meeting citizen as “an American,” other countries do not

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religion

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6 in 10 Americans regularly attend church

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separation of church and state;

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keeping religion out of politics is important in our culture

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five elements of American ideology

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individualism, freedom, equality, private property, democracy

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individualism

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ones rights. Depends on wealth and access

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freedom

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opportunity to make choices with a minimum of government restraint, relies on wealth and access

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equality

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intrinsic worth of each person. Where one has been matters less than where one is going

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private property

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primary way for an American to define his/herself. Relies on wealth and access

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democracy

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system of political decision making. Speaks of opportunity, individualism, freedom, equality, and access to a better life. Relies on wealth.

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two ideological blindspots

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87,525 governmental units & Federalism

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87,525 governmental units

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too much bureaucracy

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federalism

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two governing bodies govern the same people

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a certain intolerance

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ex: House Committee on Un-American Activities.

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American insularity

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(isolated) American culture cares about little else than what is going on immediately around them

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95 percent

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in post 9/11 times, America has ignored the other 95% of the world

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Christianity & Islam

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surpassed in the 20th century by economic growth

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economic growth

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best method for clashing societies to remedy the situation. More equal distribution of wealth

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American idea

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the idea that each and every person has the ability to achieve whatever he or she wants for his/herself

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classical liberalism

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freedom of the individual from interference by the state, toleration by the state in matters of morality and religion, hands off style of government, allowing capitalistic society to perpetuate

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conservatism

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advances ideas surrounding the preservation of established traditions or institutions

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conservation

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protection, preservation, replenishment and prudent use of natural resources

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libertarianism

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opposition to government intervention in both economic and social spheres of American life

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populists

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adhere to traditional values, but advocate government support for providing economic security – a safety net

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conservatives

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oppose an activist role for governments in providing economic benefits, but support government upholding traditional social values

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authoritarianism

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rule by an individual whose claim to his/her power is supported by subordinates

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FDR & LBJ

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(liberalism) advocated government programs for the welfare of individuals. Aimed for the collective good of society, not egalitarianism.

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what does the state owe taxpayer citizens?

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A safety net if capitalistic ideals fail to bring benefits

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what do citizens owe the state?

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Citizens pay into social security and other government programs

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1994

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democrats reign of power in the U.S. Congress ended

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consensus

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requires compromises and sacrifice

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compromises & sacrifice

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must happen for consensus

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the opportunity society

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one that provides all citizens with economic mobility and freedom

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religion

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follows secular culture. Authoritarian – promotes authorities

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secular culture

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not religious

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authorities

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promoted by religion and secular culture, better at ruling than the masses

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power (where is it found? 3 places.)

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found in private capital, government largess and democracy

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private capital

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corporations, boards of directors; money/power held by

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government largess

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government handouts and programs

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democracy

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power exercised by the citizens

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democracy most fragile

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corporations are strong, can evade. Government programs perpetuate, democracy struggles and suffers throughout

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chase truths

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the trying of a citizen to find what they truly believe when presented with all of the facts

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ignorance-arrogance

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ignorance becomes defensive, then turns to an arrogance of not knowing what to believe about issues of war and peace

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abuse

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costly in the long term, prevalent in government

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sacrifice for the greater good

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i.e. less spending in the current to allow for a more prosperous society later

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multilateralism

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liberal; shares power

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unilateralism

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conservative; limits the sharing of power

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Bible

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conservative thought is rooted in the bible. “violence begets more violence”

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bullies bully

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United States will throw it’s weight around until stopped by others

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life is too short

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reconstruction is difficult

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repressive political systems

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The Baath Party

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three challenges for the US

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1. US citizenry must learn to accept the irrational. 2. what did we, the US contribute to our own demise? (are we our own worst enemy?) 3. The US does not like long term commitments, reconstruction is long term. Multilateral/international solutions are needed.

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war-politics

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war gets attention. Other forms of politics must be present.