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Bell Ringer:
Explain the term political culture. Why is it important to
examine political culture as well as political institutions
and laws to understand a political system.
Agenda:
Reading Quiz
Political Culture
Homework:
Bring textbook next class
Read Chapter 5
of law
Civic duty
Political culture
Objectives:
Understand
Bell Ringer:
The U.S. political culture emphasizes the importance of civic duty. This belief
has no validity unless political efficacy exists in reality. Discuss the degree to
which the American public possesses a sense of political efficacy. Is the
cultural value of civic duty legitimately realized in the opinion of the public?
Agenda:
CBM
Political Culture
Alexis de Tocqueville
Homework:
Chapter 5 Review questions
Finish de Tocqueville reading
Conservatives
Republicans
Government
control should
be minimal
Government cant be trusted
with too much power
Government not a competent
economic actor
Typically wealthier, uppermiddle class
Liberals
Democrats
Government
should play
larger role in regulating
the economy
Economic market cant
regulate itself, left alone
susceptible to things like
recessions and depressions
More likely to be lowerpaid blue collar workers
Participation
More
American
Military
Business leaders
Politicians
Media
.Pluralist:
Environmental groups
Labor unions
Professional associations
Religious groups
Veterans groups
Lack of Participation
ButSome
say
the
falling
levels
of
involvement, interest,
and trust in politics signal a true civic crisis.