Nevada History
Assume you are a visiting professor teaching about American democracy in a highly prestigious university in Innsbruck, Austria. In preparation for your first class, you must prepare notes. In writing your notes, consider that the individuals you are speaking to are slightly familiar with political American culture.
Refer to Table 1-1 of The American Democracy, and in 100 to 150 words, identify and explain America’s 3 core political ideals and the 3 rules of American politics.
Liberty - The principle that individuals should be free to act and think as they choose, provided they do not infringe unreasonably on the rights and freedoms of others. (Patterson, McGraw-Hill Company, 2009)
A well known document has a quote, “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness”. This document is the United States Declaration of Independence. Since the start of the United States, Liberty has been giving Americans the ability to attempt and achieve goals no other country in the world allows.
Equality - The notion that all individuals are equal in their moral worth, in their treatment under the law, and in their political voice. (Patterson, McGraw-Hill Company, 2009)
American history has shown that “equality” did not always pertain to everyone, with the treatment of the Indians, slaves and women’s rights in the early years of our government. What Americans have done since the 1700’s has shown that no matter who you are, Equality is something you can fight for.
Self-government - The idea that the people are the ultimate source and proper beneficiary of governing authority and must have a voice in how they are governed. (Patterson, McGraw-Hill Company, 2009)
“Occupy Wallstreet” Almost every American has heard about this movement. It was started because of people starting to fear big banks and the 1%. This movement has also shown the government that if it gets too comfortable with how are budget, gas, mortgages, and other important items are constantly on the
Refer to Table 1-1 of The American Democracy, and in 100 to 150 words, identify and explain America’s 3 core political ideals and the 3 rules of American politics.
Liberty - The principle that individuals should be free to act and think as they choose, provided they do not infringe unreasonably on the rights and freedoms of others. (Patterson, McGraw-Hill Company, 2009)
A well known document has a quote, “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness”. This document is the United States Declaration of Independence. Since the start of the United States, Liberty has been giving Americans the ability to attempt and achieve goals no other country in the world allows.
Equality - The notion that all individuals are equal in their moral worth, in their treatment under the law, and in their political voice. (Patterson, McGraw-Hill Company, 2009)
American history has shown that “equality” did not always pertain to everyone, with the treatment of the Indians, slaves and women’s rights in the early years of our government. What Americans have done since the 1700’s has shown that no matter who you are, Equality is something you can fight for.
Self-government - The idea that the people are the ultimate source and proper beneficiary of governing authority and must have a voice in how they are governed. (Patterson, McGraw-Hill Company, 2009)
“Occupy Wallstreet” Almost every American has heard about this movement. It was started because of people starting to fear big banks and the 1%. This movement has also shown the government that if it gets too comfortable with how are budget, gas, mortgages, and other important items are constantly on the