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According to the text, citizens' attitudes towards government and towards one another are influenced by the way they interpret core American values. True or False?
According to the text, citizens generally agree that government should provide an economic safety net for citizens. True or False?
According to the text, conservatives typically believe in a small government that provides fewer services over a large government that provides many. True or False?
According to the text, which group of people tends to favor harsh punishments for lawbreakers?
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According to the text, which group of people may want government to provide welfare to people at a higher, though still impoverished, income level?
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According to the text, which group of people are more likely to experiment with policy and are concerned about protecting the rights of the accused?
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When did the national constitutional demand for state governments to guarantee equal protection of citizens occur?
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What did President Theodore Roosevelt declare about practical equality?
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Which law prohibits employment discrimination based on race, sex, national origin, color, and religion?
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What is the purpose of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)?
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Which viewpoint is NOT mentioned in the text regarding equality of opportunity?
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What do nearly all people agree on regarding equality of opportunity?
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Study Notes
American Values and Government
- Citizens' attitudes towards government and towards one another are influenced by their interpretation of core American values.
Government Role and Size
- Conservatives typically believe in a small government that provides fewer services over a large government that provides many.
Punishments and Welfare
- Those who identify as conservatives tend to favor harsh punishments for lawbreakers.
- Liberals may want the government to provide welfare to people at a higher, though still impoverished, income level.
Policy and Rights
- Liberals are more likely to experiment with policy and are concerned about protecting the rights of the accused.
Equal Protection
- The national constitutional demand for state governments to guarantee equal protection of citizens occurred in 1868.
- President Theodore Roosevelt declared that practical equality demands "equality of opportunity" and that "no man should receive a dollar unless that dollar is exactly earned".
Employment Discrimination
- The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination based on race, sex, national origin, color, and religion.
- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing laws related to employment discrimination.
Equality of Opportunity
- Nearly all people agree that equality of opportunity is essential and should be a fundamental aspect of American society.
- The viewpoint that equality of opportunity is not important is NOT mentioned in the text.
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"Test Your Knowledge: Understanding American Citizens' Attitudes Towards Government and Core Values" - Explore the diverse perspectives of American citizens on government and core values in this informative quiz. Discover how interpretations of these values vary and how they shape attitudes towards governance. Challenge yourself to understand the complexities of differing viewpoints and their impact on public officials' decision-making.
