American Politics

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Total cards: 24•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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the set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices that characterizes an institution, organization, society

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CULTURE

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Culture in political science

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the relationship between the people and institutions

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what are the 4 key values of culture in America

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liberty popular consent / popular sovereignty individualism religious faith & freedom R.I.P.L

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In culture we are interested in … (2)

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• culture that relates to political institutions • the relationship between the people and institutions

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broad principles that individual support and to which they adhere

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Value/ Beliefs

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what are the 4 relevant values in America that help define belief?

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• liberty • equality • individualism • rule of law

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Liberty in American culture

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strong support for idea of basic freedom and liberties

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what are 2 examples of liberty in American Culture?

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• freedom of religion • freedom of speech

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Equality in American Culture

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all people should be treated equally under the law and have equal opportunities for economic success

#10

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Individualism in American Culture

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preference for rewarding hard work and limiting the role of govt.

#11

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Rule of law in American Culture

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strong belief in legitimacy of the US constitution, majority rule,etc

#12

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what is on the left of the political spectrum? what is on the right of the political spectrum? what is in the middle of the political spectrum?

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Left = Liberal Right= Conservative middle = moderate

#13

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why are values and beliefs important in political science?

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systemic way of assessing the political environment

#14

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philosophical guide about the purpose and scope of government

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political ideology your opinion about the govt/ politics

#15

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can political ideology be measured? if so how?

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yes it can it is measured on a political spectrum

#16

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how do we organize our political ideologies?

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through political parties

#17

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psychological attachment to a party

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partisanship (your party is part of your identity)

#18

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partisanship is related to political ideology (T/F)

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FALSE

#19

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how do parties play an important role in democracy?

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they help people apply their values and beliefs to the political world

#20

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partisan ship is

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placing a party unquestioningly above all else

#21

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what are the 4 things conservatives favor?

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• smaller, less active govt • limited social welfare programs • reduce govt regulations • govt activism to enforce more traditional values on social issues

#22

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where do conservatives want the government to be active?

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involved in more traditional values on social issue

#23

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what do liberal generally believe in regards to the govt?

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believe that the national govt has an important role to play in a wide array of areas including helping the poor and the disadvantage

#24

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what do liberals favor?

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favor activist govt