Chapter 4

Question 1

Political culture

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Five important elements in the American view of the political system

Answer 2

Liberty, equality, democracy, civic duty, individual responsibility

Question 3

Liberty

Answer 3

Americans are preoccupied with their rights. They believe they should b free to do pretty much as they please, with some exceptions, so long as they don’t hurt other people.

Question 4

Equality

Answer 4

Americans believe everybody should have an equal chance to participate and succeed

Question 5

Democracy

Answer 5

Americans think government officials should be accountable for the people

Question 6

Civic duty

Answer 6

Americans generally feel people ought to take community affairs seriously and help out when they can.

Question 7

Individual responsibility

Answer 7

A characteristically American view is that, barring some disability individuals are responsible for their own actions and well-being.

Question 8

Besides values, what shapes behavior?

Answer 8

Self-interest and social circumstances

Question 9

Civic duty

Answer 9

A belief that one has an obligation to participate in civic and political affairs

Question 10

Civic competence

Answer 10

A belief that one can affect government policies