Reading Assignment

For this section, you should reference pages 11-27.

As you read, focus on these objectives:

1. Define what is meant by the term "political culture."
2. Compare American political culture to other democracies.
3. Describe key elements of American political culture.
4. Describe the sources of American political culture.
5. List contributions to American political culture made by the American Revolution, America's religious heritage, and by the family. Explain the apparent absence of class consciousness in this country.
6. Compare American views on the proper scope of government in the economy.