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Political Beliefs and Behaviors

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Unit Overview

Individual citizens hold a variety of beliefs about their government, its leaders, and the U .S . political system in general; taken together, these beliefs form the foundation of U .S . political culture . It is important for students to understand how these beliefs are formed, how they evolve, and the processes by which they are transmitted . Students should know why U.S. citizens hold certain beliefs about politics, and how families, schools, and the media act to perpetuate or change these beliefs . Understanding the ways in which political culture affects and informs political participation is also critical . For example, students should know that individuals often engage in multiple forms of political participation, including voting, protest, and mass movements . Students should understand why individuals engage in various forms of political participation and how that participation may affect the political system .

Finally, it is essential that students understand what leads citizens to differ from one another in their political beliefs and behaviors and the political consequences of these differences . To understand these differences, students should focus on the demographic features of the American population and the different views that people hold of the political process . They should be aware of group differences in political beliefs and behavior . Students should also understand how changes in political participation affect the political system.
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Political Beliefs

A look a the different political beliefs of the American people, and a time to investigate your political beliefs.
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Political Participation

An investigation of the many ways Americans participate in the political process and why.
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Paul Sargent Makes History

  • Home
  • My YouTube Channel
  • AP European History
    • Historical Reasoning Skills
    • Thematic Learning Objectives >
      • Interaction of Europe and the World
      • Poverty and Prosperity
      • Objective Knowledge and Subjective Visions
      • States and Other Institutions of Power
      • Individual and Society
      • National and European Identity
    • Concept Outline
    • Period 1: 1450-1648
    • Period 2: 1648-1815
    • Period 3: 1815-1914
    • Period 4: 1914-Present
    • Exam Review Resources
  • AP Government
    • Concept Outline
    • Constitutional Underpinnings
    • Political Beliefs and Behaviors
    • Linkage Institutions
    • Institutions of Government
    • Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
    • Exam Review
  • Government and Economics
    • Foundations of Government
    • The Constitution
    • Executive Branch
    • The Judicial Branch
    • Voting and Elections
  • My Blog