Aim: How does political culture help to unite Americans? Do Now: 1. What is political culture? 2. What is an example of political culture?

Political culture is a society’s framework of shared values, beliefs, and attitudes concerning politics and government. Example: The strong sense of patriotism after the 9/11 terrorist attacks of 2001. Many people flew flags.

I. Americans’ Shared Political Value 1. Liberty-free and open society 2. Equality-Opportunity for all 3. Democracy-people should hold leaders accountable 4. Individualism-personal freedom and responsibility 5. Civil duty-vote, get involved, and volunteer. 6. Justice and the rule of law-fair and equally applied.

II. Ideologies A. Liberalism B. Conservatism Active role for 1. Limited role for government in solving government in economic societies problems. affairs. 2. Regulate business 2. Oppose regulation of and the economy. Business. 3. Help the poor, 3. Limit the size of reduce inequality,and government, reduce oversee all areas. taxes, and the budget.

C. Centrism-cross party lines based on issues or candidates. “moderate” or “middle of the road”

Aim: How do citizens participate in a democracy? Do Now: Why do people engage in civic life?

I. Engaging in Civic Life Civic Life-Voluntary associations Social Capital-”connections among individuals” People use this networking among people to create new groups to work on other issues. PTA, Rotary club

C. Civic Engagement Attend a public meeting Circulate a petition Organize a fundraiser Volunteer in a political campaign Service project

D. Categories Electoral Civic Dual-1 and 2 Disengaged