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AP GOV Unit 1
Aligns with the course plan in Schoology
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is Political Culture? | Commonly shared attitudes, beliefs, and core values about how governments should operate |
| Liberty and Equality (Political Culture) | -Most important characteristics of the American Republican form of government. -Personal liberty changed from freedom from -> freedom to. -Concept expanded by the 14th Amendment & civil rights/liberties laws. -Political Equality: all citizens are the s |
| Role of the People (Political Culture) | -Popular Consent _Popular Sovereignty -Citizen Participation -Majority Rule |
| Popular Consent | Government draws its power from the consent of the people (social contract) |
| Popular Sovereignty | Ultimate authority rests with the people (legitimacy) |
| Citizen Participation | The US form of government depends upon the participation of the people. |
| Majority Rule | Only policies supported by over 50% of votes cast +1; however, minority |
| Individualism (Political Culture) | -Does not rely on a group approach to government -Less reliance on government -Free enterprise |
| Religious Faith & Freedom (Political Culture) | -Ideal of religious tolerance -Religious tradition & high religious participation -Many are Judeo-Chrisitan |
| The American Dream | An American ideal of a happy and successful life, which often includes wealth, a house, a better life for one's children. A 2011 poll revealed that 60% of Americans believe they are working towards the American dream, despite weak economic conditions. |