Chapter 2: American Exceptionalism Day 2 Flashcards
How would you describe Political Efficacy (when it’s a part as a democracy)
Citizen’s capacity to understand and influence political events
What is internal political efficacy
The confidence in one’s ability to understand and influence the government and the events
What is external political efficacy
The belief that the system will respond to citizens
Ideology relates to what types of parties
Liberal & Conservative
What example is a part of limited government
When Americans say they do not like the government and then demand them to address issues during times of crisis
What was built into the Constitution
Suspicion of Government
What increased since the 1960’s
Mistrust
What two events created mistrust?
Vietnam and Watergate
What was their mistrust of?
Leaders and Politicians, not Systems
What are Conservative Values
reduce government spending, personal responsibility, traditional moral values, strong national defense
What are Liberal Values
cultural diversity, government programs for the needy, public intervention in the economy, individual rights to a lifestyle based on social positions
What is individualism
Individuals not society are responsible for their well being
What are challenges of the american dream?
Failed Policies and Materialism
What is equality?
When everyone enjoys the same privileges, status, and rights before the law
What did the US believe in?
A free enterprise
