Roots
Philosophical Origins
American Political Culture
Political Ideology
Changing Characteristics of American People
100
The formal vehicle through which policies are made and affairs of state are conducted.
What is government?
100
Form of government used in the U.S., also known as a democratic republic
What is representative democracy?
100
The single most important characteristic of American democracy
What is personal liberty?
100
Winner of the 2008 presidential election and political party of the winner
Who is Barack Obama? What is a democrat?
200
Who gets what, when, and how
What is politics?
200
A system of government in which members of the polity meet to discuss policy decisions and then agree to abide by majority rule
What is direct democracy?
200
The principle that all citizens are equal in the political process
What is political equality?
200
Another name for Right wing
What is conservatism?
200
Based on the trend, what will happen to Americans 65 and older by the year 2040
What is double?
300
We the people in order to form a more perfect....
What is the preamble?
300
Philosopher and scientist who radically changed people's views of government during the Enlightenment period.
Who is Isaac Newton?
300
At least 51% is needed for...
What is majority rule?
300
Sets or systems of belief that shape the thinking of individuals and how they view the world
What are ideologies?
300
The American ideal of a happy and successful life
What is the American Dream?
400
Ruled by few in self interest
What is oligarchy?
400
Espoused by John Locke, it requires people to give their consent to be governed
What is the social contract theory?
400
The notion that the ultimate authority in society rests with the people
What is popular sovereignty?
400
The leading adult ideological self identification
What is conservative?
400
The year that the first Baby Boomer qualified for social securtiy
What is 2008?
500
I believe in the United States of America as a Government of the people, by the people, for the people...
What is The American's Creed?
500
Document written by pilgrims while at sea enumerating the scope of their government and its expectations of citizens
What is Mayflower Compact?
500
A doctrine that society should be governed by certain ethical principles that are part of nature and, as such, can be understood by reason
What is natural law?
500
One who seeks to change the political, economic, and social status-quo to foster the development of equality and the well-being of individuals
What is liberal?
500
The projected population of the United States in 2040
What is 400 million?
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