AP Gov. Chapter 4 Study Guide The following key terms appear in order as you read the chapter.

I recommend you define them from the reading as opposed to using the glossary. 1. Political Culture-

2. Political Ideology-

3. Civic Duty-

4. Work Ethic-

5. Orthodox-

6. Progressive7. Political Efficacy-

The following questions appear in the course of reading Chapter 4. Please answer them completely to help you do better on quizzes and the unit exam. 8. Why does the author of the text contend that land (and the sheer size of the United States) helped democracy develop here?

9. Why do you think most Americans think it is important to be equal politically, but not necessarily economically?

10. Identify the five essential elements of the American view of our political system below with a brief explanation of each. a.

b.

c.

d.

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11. What is the fundamental difference between a political ideology and a political culture?

12. What does the picture of immigrant school children saluting the flag on page 80 tell you about the role of public education in fostering a political culture?

13. How is American political culture different Japanese political culture?

14. How religious are most Americans according to the text and how has this affected American politics?

15. In 2002 a federal appeals court tried to ban the Pledge of Allegiance because it contained the phrase under God. Explain the constitutional basis for the argument of the court below.

16. What reaction did the American public have to the case and why?

17. What is class consciousness and how does it affect American society?

18. What is political tolerance?

19. Suppose the seven groups below wish hold a meeting at a public high school before or after the school day. Circle any groups that you believe should NOT be allowed to hold a meeting. a. Protestants holding a revival meeting. b. Right-to-Life Group opposing abortion. c. People protesting a nuclear power plant. d. Feminists organizing a march for equal pay for equal work. e. Gays organizing for homosexual rights. f. Atheists preaching against organized religion. g. Ku Klux Klan members holding a rally against illegal immigration. 20. If you circled none of the above, explain why all groups have a right to meet.

21. If you circled one or more of the groups above, explain why they should not be allowed to meet.

22. According to the text, what problems do most Americans feel are caused by too much political tolerance? Do you agree or disagree? Please explain fully.

23. If you had to describe American Political culture today, how would you? Please explain in the space below.