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Freedom from governmental control. American people value liberty because it gives them their individual freedoms. America was built on the foundations of liberty to keep the government from overpowering the people. The Statue of Liberty stands for the value put on Liberty in America by all.

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Equality for everyone is one of Americas founding ideas. Equality of opportunity is what america has. This effects the political culture because of the idea that every one has an equal opportunity for most things.

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In recent years, Donald Trump and his administration have changed political culture in America. The divide between the left and right has split further and become even more polarized. There is a hatred for the other side now ingrained because of recent political conflict.

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The Constitution is the basis of the US Government and outlines all of its inner working. It connects to the political culture of America because it shows how our government functions, which is essential to politics

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The Liberty Bell has been know for liberty. After the Civil War is was a symbol of peace as well as hope. The liberty bell has influenced political culture by being a symbol of unity in America after the Civil War.

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James Madison or the "Father of the constitution" Is best known for the promotion of the constitution as well as the bill of rights. He has effected political culture during the founding by giving what all of the states wanted which was a bill of rights as well as creating the constitution.

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Federalism is the basis of the United States government, and the type of government structure used to the present day. It calls for a power balance between the state and federal governments, allowing for laws and government decisions to be shared.

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One of the founding fathers of The United States. He has influenced American Culture by being one of the founding fathers as well as using his famous quote: "Give me liberty or give me Death."

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The Declaration of independence was what gave America freedom from Britain. This has effected American political culture because it sets up for the main principals of America.

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The Washington Monument symbolizes the appreciation of America for its founding fathers and their fight to free America. It also signifies the still standing values of liberty, equality, and democracy American people hold close to their hearts.

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The Lincoln Memorial was built in 1922. The way it is built is a symbol for Democracy. It also symbolizes how President Lincoln fought for Democracy. The lincoln Memorial has influenced political culture by demonstrating equality of opportunity.

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The Bill of Rights was written in 1791 and outlines wat citizens rights are. The Bill of Rights has influenced the political culture during 1791 by giving the citizens defined rights that the government cannot change. This allowed the citizens to know that their new government will not turn out like Britain's rule over them.