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Individualism involves the American ideal of protecting personal freedoms from government interference as is outlined in the Bill of Rights.

Jason Biggie is a strong supporter of individualism and personal freedoms as he advocates for free expression in his daily life.

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Equality of Opportunity refers to the idea that all individuals should have equal ability to strive for success which is determined by hard work and talent.

Jason Biggie, being an immigrant himself, was given a wonderful opportunity to work as a biologist, and he is grateful for equality of opportunity as a result.

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This is Jason Biggie. He immigrated to California with his family when he was child. His family were seeking financial opportunity and stability and they were quickly admitted into the work force. They were able to create a comfortable life for themselves and Jason due to equality of opportunity for immigrants under an economy with government regulation of businesses, regulated markets, and taxation of businesses and the wealthy to support spending on public goods. Jason Biggie started to lean liberal through educational influences in the democratic state of California, influence of his own liberal parents, and through news outlets that seemed to side politically left. Now working as a biologist, Jason Biggie advocates for personal liberty, individualism, and cultural evolution.

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Limited government restricts the government and its leaders by enumerating the powers of the government, the powers denied to the government, and the rights of the people.

Jason Biggie believes that limited government is positive in regards to division of power, checks and balances, and respecting the rights of the people. He does, however, believe the government should interfere in some aspects such as economy, social welfare programs, education funding, and civil rights protections.

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Before gaining American citizenship, Jason Biggie wanted to be politically knowledgeable. He educated himself through various sources such as social media, the news, and online research to shape his own political attitudes and values.

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Family, peers, and friends heavily effects a person political socialization.

Ever since a child who immigrated to the United States with his parents, Jason Biggie's parents seemed to lean more liberal and this eventually had an impact on his political beliefs.

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American schools influence political socialization through basic education of government function, democratic values, and and patriotism.

Jason Biggie attended school in the liberal state of California, and the education he received in his history, social studies, and government classes influenced him to lean politically left.

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The world has grown more interconnected economically, socially, and politically. As a result, American political ideals can impact other countries.

Jason Biggie and his family were seeking greater financial security, so they moved to California when he was a child. Jason's parents were quickly admitted into the workforce and were able to create a successful, financially stable life in the United States. Such support for immigrants in the work force and equality of opportunity for those from other countries, resulted in Jason Biggie adopting a more liberal mindset.

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Media through entertainment, news, and informational programming provides people with background knowledge and shapes their political values.

Jason Biggie has always watched news through stations such as CNN and NPR, which are reputable for leaning more liberal. Getting his information from these stations has influenced his political views.

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The debate between conservatism and liberalism reflects the tension between liberty and order, which must be balanced properly for societal order.

Jason Biggie supports balance of these two ideals, but he believes that personal liberty must be greatly upheld.

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The deep division and increasing polarization between Americans who wish to return to an idealized culture based on traditional values (conservatism) and those who favor change (liberalism).

Friendlier changes in perception towards immigration and immigrants in the workforce resulted in Jason Biggie and his family to secure a financially stable lifestyle in the United States. This leads him to favor change.

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Maintaining a strong economy is a top priority for politicians, and liberals and conservatives have different outlooks on how a healthy economy should be maintained.

Jason Biggie supports increased government regulation of business to protect workers, regulated markets, and taxation of businesses and the wealthy to support spending on public goods. These approaches to keeping a strong economy has benefitted Jason Biggie the most.