Transcript Aim: How does political culture help to unite Americans?

Aim: How does political culture
help to unite Americans?
Do Now: 1. What is political
culture?
2. What is an example of political
culture?
1. Political culture is a society’s
framework of shared values, beliefs,
and attitudes concerning politics and
government.
2. Example: The strong sense of
patriotism after the 9/11 terrorist
attacks of 2001. Many people flew
flags.
I. Americans’ Shared Political Value
 1. Liberty-free and open society
 2. Equality-Opportunity for all
 3. Democracy-people should hold
leaders accountable
 4. Individualism-personal freedom and
responsibility
 5. Civil duty-vote, get involved, and
volunteer.
 6. Justice and the rule of law-fair and
equally applied.
II. Ideologies
 A. Liberalism
B. Conservatism
1. Active role for
1. Limited role for
government in solving government in economic
societies problems.
affairs.
2. Regulate business 2. Oppose regulation of
and the economy.
Business.
3. Help the poor,
3. Limit the size of
reduce inequality,and government, reduce
oversee all areas.
taxes, and the budget.
 C. Centrism-cross party lines based on
issues or candidates.
“moderate” or “middle of the road”
Aim: How do citizens
participate in a democracy?
Do Now:
 Why do people engage in civic life?
I. Engaging in Civic Life
A. Civic Life-Voluntary associations
B. Social Capital-”connections among
individuals” People use this
networking among people to create
new groups to work on other issues.
PTA, Rotary club
C.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Civic Engagement
Attend a public meeting
Circulate a petition
Organize a fundraiser
Volunteer in a political campaign
Service project
D.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Categories
Electoral
Civic
Dual-1 and 2
Disengaged