American Citizens and Political Culture

1. POL 140
Fall 2014

4. Male
Female
11
(39%)
17
(51%)

5. 14
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6. 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Non-US
US

7. KY
Other
14
(50%)
14
(50%)

8. 25
20
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9. Yes
No
9
(32%)
18
(68%)

10. 18
16
14
12
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Radio TV News Internet

12. INSTRUCTIONS
Write down as many ideas, concepts, etc.
that come to mind when you think of this term:
CITIZENSHIP
We will discuss your thoughts as a class.

13.  Jus Soli: “The Law of the Soil”
 What counts as being born in the U.S.?
 Jus Sanguinis: “The Law of the Bloodline”
 Being born abroad to American parents

14. INSTRUCTIONS
Write down as many ideas, concepts, etc.
that come to mind when you think of this term:
IMMIGRATION
We will discuss your thoughts as a class.

15.  Basic Requirements:
 18 or older
 Be permanent resident of U.S. for five years
 Be of good moral character
 Be able to read, write, and speak basic English
 Basic knowledge of U.S. history and government
 Governed by the USCIS (formerly INS)

17.  In the United States, both categories are
protected under the citizenship clause of the
Fourteenth Amendment (1868)
“All persons born or naturalized in the United States,
and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of
the United States and of the State wherein they
reside”

18.  Critiques English and
civics knowledge
requirements for
citizenship
 English test is
rudimentary
 Civics test only requires
memorization

19.  If passed, English would become the official
language of the United States
 “Official English” Movement
 “English Plus” Movement

20.  Dual nationality means that a person is a
citizen of two countries at the same time
 “The hyphen is being replaced by the
ampersand”
 The melting pot vs. the salad bowl

22.  Democracy
 Freedom
 Equality

24.  “Democracy” is from Greek “Demokratia”
 “Rule of the People”
 “Demos” = “People”
 “Kratos” = “Rule”

26.  Political Freedom
 Economic Freedom
 Legal Freedom
 Social Freedom
 Religious Freedom
 Academic Freedom

28.  Disputes focus on material goods
(e.g. education, health care)
 Two Associated Ideas:
 Equal Access
 Equality of Opportunity

30. The Republican Party
(Conservatives)
The Democratic Party
(Liberals)

31. What is the proper role of government?

34.  Economic Liberty
 Free Market
 Laissez-Faire
Herbert Hoover

35.  Traditional Social and
Political Values
 Support school prayer
 Tighter controls on
immigration
 Oppose gun control
 Sanctity of marriage
 Pro-military
 Pro-life

37.  Active government role
based on the following:
 Equality of opportunity
 Redistribution of
wealth
 Public responsibility for
those less well-off in
society

38.  “New Deal” Program
 Government action to
improve economic
conditions during Great
Depression
Franklin D. Roosevelt

39.  Extended FDR’s New
Deal into 1960s with
“Great Society”
program
 “War on Poverty”
Lyndon B. Johnson

40.  Support for gay
marriage
 Pro-choice
 Support gun control

42. REPUBLICANS, 2012
 “A Sacred Contract: Defense
of Marriage”
 “The Second Amendment:
Our Right to Keep and Bear
Arms”
 “Making the Internet Family-
Friendly”
 “Supporting Our Troops,
Standing By Our Heroes”
DEMOCRATS, 2012
 “Rebuilding Middle Class
Security”
 “Protecting a Woman’s
Right to Choose”
 “Responsibly Ending the
War in Iraq.”