ESSAY PROMPTS:
1. Define the political culture (from above, for example) and discuss the central elements (“fundamental values”) of the American political system from the textbook, at “Liberty, Equality, and Justice Are American Political Values” (pp. 16-24). That is, discuss all eight (8) key elements highlighted in bold in the text there. (*Worth 25 percent of the essay.*)
2. Define “individualism” (from the “Handout”) and explain how individualism relates to liberty and why it is central to understanding Americans’ views on the outcomes of public policies like education and welfare. Think closely. Take your time. Be clear, be specific, and demonstrate your understanding. (*Worth 25 percent of the essay.*)
3. Explain why has national unity collapsed? Why are Americans so divided? What’s happened? What’s changed? Some potential causes are listed below (*Worth 50 percent of the essay.*)
CAUSAL FACTORS:
Collapse of fair and objective (unbiased) news report.
Class elitism (privilege among wealthy, hip coastal enclaves, big city progressives, Silicon Valley, etc.) over working-class values of universal fairness, equality, and justice.
Decline of individual responsibly and growth of ideological collectivism (in contrast to individualism).
Decline of patriotism.
Decline of religion, growth of secularization, especially among the young (i.e., the abandonment of religion and moral values).
Decline of the traditional two-parent household (i.e., decline of community and family).
Decline of trust in societal and governmental institutions.
Economic anxiety and hopelessness.
Political intolerance of partisan opponents (expressed as hatred of the other).
Political polarization.
Racial conflict and division.
Social media.ESSAY PROMPTS:
1. Define the political culture (from above, for example) and discuss the central elements (“fundamental values”) of the American political system from the textbook, at “Liberty, Equality, and Justice Are American Political Values” (pp. 16-24). That is, discuss all eight (8) key elements highlighted in bold in the text there. (*Worth 25 percent of the essay.*)
2. Define “individualism” (from the “Handout”) and explain how individualism relates to liberty and why it is central to understanding Americans’ views on the outcomes of public policies like education and welfare. Think closely. Take your time. Be clear, be specific, and demonstrate your understanding. (*Worth 25 percent of the essay.*)
3. Explain why has national unity collapsed? Why are Americans so divided? What’s happened? What’s changed? Some potential causes are listed below (*Worth 50 percent of the essay.*)
CAUSAL FACTORS:
Collapse of fair and objective (unbiased) news report.
Class elitism (privilege among wealthy, hip coastal enclaves, big city progressives, Silicon Valley, etc.) over working-class values of universal fairness, equality, and justice.
Decline of individual responsibly and growth of ideological collectivism (in contrast to individualism).
Decline of patriotism.
Decline of religion, growth of secularization, especially among the young (i.e., the abandonment of religion and moral values).
Decline of the traditional two-parent household (i.e., decline of community and family).
Decline of trust in societal and governmental institutions.
Economic anxiety and hopelessness.
Political intolerance of partisan opponents (expressed as hatred of the other).
Political polarization.
Racial conflict and division.
Social media.
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