GOVT-110 Midterm: American Political Culture Notes
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Commonly shared distinctive/patterned way of thinking about how political and. Individual responsibility (related to capitalism and laissez faire economics) How do we explain the existence of behavior contrary to these values? (conflict. Why is there so much political conflict? between creed and behavior) Sometimes our beliefs can"t answer our questions because beliefs were different when our system was created. These questions force you to consider issues fully. The idea that one day your child will grow up to be the next president. You are supposed to get the american dream no matter what your socio-economic or political background is. Use of these terms show a consistent political culture. Mccarthy and his communist witch hunt (red scare and creation of house. Judge the u. s. economic system by the same standards we judge the political system. Liberty is important to us when it comes to money! There is opposition to preferential treatment (differences in beliefs on who is.
