Exam 1: Introduction to the Enduring-Democracy

Briefly define political culture and explain why it is important for a society to have a political culture. How is American political culture unique compared to other nations?

Why is it critical for a government to be recognized as legitimate by its people?

Despite concerns about the influence of money on American politics, such influence is not an indicator of the decline of American democracy.

What was the result of the Supreme Court's decision on Citizens United v. FEC?

One value that helps shape American political culture is the idea that the majority cannot trample upon the rights and liberties of the minority.

How did Barack Obama's use of social media in his 2008 and 2012 presidential campaigns influence the campaign process for others running for public office?

Why is it sometimes difficult for a nation to welcome a growing diverse population?

In order for a government to be effective, it must be viewed as legitimate by those it governs.

Why is political culture in the United States different than that in other nations?

Which option best describes political culture?

Why might partisan gridlock in Congress suggest a decline in the health of American democracy?

Which nation is the most likely to have a political culture based on a common ancestry?

The phrase "We the People" within the Constitution acknowledges the idea of direct democracy.

Similar to how Richard Nixon successfully used television during his campaign, Barack Obama effectively utilized social media to win the presidency.

In the early years of America, the Puritans who settled in the colonies were committed to a strong work ethic and believed that one's success in life was that person's responsibility. This Puritan belief provides the foundation for which American value?

What are the four main arguments mentioned in the text that point to a decline in American democracy? List at least one additional factor that was not mentioned in the text. Why do you believe this factor indicates a decline?

Which impact does continued immigration from other countries have on the American political culture?

How is a government's power different than its authority?

Which statement best encapsulates the experience of diversity in America?

The experiences that colonists had under the rule of the tyrannical King George III led to the emergence of which core value that forms American political culture?