american polictics
American Politics Ch. 1 The American political culture centers on a set of core ideals - liberty, equality, self-government, individualism, diversity, and unity - that serve as the people’s common bond. ... A defining characteristic of the American political system is its enduring and powerful set of political ideals. ... This feature of competition for power among a great many interests of all kinds is a major characteristic of American politics. ... Extreme fragmentation of governing authority is a major characteristic lf the American political system. ... A defining characteristic of the American political system is its extraordinary emphasis on individual rights. ... A major characteristic of the American system is a relatively sharp distinction between what is political, and therefore to be decided in the public arena, and what is economic, and therefore to be settled in the private realm. ... Pluralism – A theory of American politics that holds that society’s interests are substantially represented through the activities of groups. ... Political System – The various components of American government. ... Capital is privately owned Free Market American creed – Novas Ordo Seclorum – A new order for the ages. ... Who Governs in America o Majoritarianism – Studied by Benjamin Page and Robert Shapiro o Pluralism – Interest Groups – American Politics is a competition among groups. ... American during the colonial period developed traditions of limited government and self-government. ... Contemporary federalism tilts toward national authority, reflecting the increased interdependence of American society.