Chapter 4

Question 1

Civic Competence

Answer 1

A belief that one can affect government policies

Question 2

Class-consciousness

Answer 2

A belief that one is a member of an economic group whose interests are opposed to people of other groups

Question 3

Orthodox

Answer 3

A belief that morality and religion ought to be decisive importance

Question 4

Progressive

Answer 4

A belief that personal freedom be solving social problems are more important than religion

Question 5

Civil society

Answer 5

Voluntary action that makes cooperation easier

Question 6

Political culture

Answer 6

A patterned and sustained way of thinking about how political and economic life ought to be carried out

Question 7

Liberty

Answer 7

Americans are preoccupied with the their rights. They believe they should be free to do pretty much as they please, with some exceptions, as long as they don’t hurt others

Question 8

Equality

Answer 8

Americans believe everyone should have an equal vote and an equal chance to participate and succeed

Question 9

Democracy

Answer 9

Americans think government officials should be accountable to the people

Question 10

Individual responsibilities

Answer 10

A characteristically American view is that bringing some disability individuals are responsible for their own actions and well being

Question 11

Civic Duty

Answer 11

A belief that one had an obligation to participate in civil affairs and politics