# data[].attributes.headline
classic analysis of dominant political beliefs in the past = Liberal Tradition in America

# data[].attributes.subject
classic analysis of dominant political beliefs in the past = Liberal Tradition in America

# data[].attributes.body
limited govt comes from out founders who hated monarchs and tyranny
individualism sprouted because of idea of frontier life

Frederick Jackson Turner - Frontier Thesis

# data[].attributes.headline
taxes are low in US compared to other democratic nations

# data[].attributes.subject
taxes are low in US compared to other democratic nations

# data[].attributes.body
shocking...

mostly because those other democratic nations have the government do more therefore they need more $$$
***Americans believe in individualism and want to get ahead on their own from bare bones to beautiful luxury w/o the nasty govt

# data[].attributes.headline
deficit = when tax intake doesn't match govt spending

# data[].attributes.subject
deficit = when tax intake doesn't match govt spending

# data[].attributes.body
DEBT AF

# data[].attributes.body
national defense
social security
health care
state and local govts

# data[].attributes.headline
US govt spends 29% of its GDP on the goods and services it provides yearly

# data[].attributes.subject
US govt spends 29% of its GDP on the goods and services it provides yearly

# data[].attributes.body
too big? too small? just right
health care issues? national defense issues?

# data[].attributes.headline
diversity can create too many interests which creates too many cars on a highway... traffic jam):

# data[].attributes.subject
diversity can create too many interests which creates too many cars on a highway... traffic jam):

# data[].attributes.body
policy gridlock

# data[].attributes.body
political action committees (PACs) fund campaigns

# data[].attributes.body
too many groups, groups have too much power, take battle in Supreme Courts, they control the govt

# data[].attributes.body
the top 1% controls the system
the big business and corporate places, wall street
under Reagan admin.

# data[].attributes.headline
Robert Putnam seeing pattern in decline of groups and increase in individual participation (if any participation at all) in these interest areas

# data[].attributes.subject
Robert Putnam seeing pattern in decline of groups and increase in individual participation (if any participation at all) in these interest areas

# data[].attributes.body
lots of associations
de tocquevile
interest groups

# data[].attributes.body
equality in voting - "one person, one vote"
effective participation - free speech and press are important
enlightened understanding
citizen control of govt's policy agenda
inclusion - correct rep. majority/minority rights, EQUALITY

# data[].attributes.headline
democracy = government of the ppl, by the ppl, and for the ppl (Abe)

# data[].attributes.subject
democracy = government of the ppl, by the ppl, and for the ppl (Abe)

# data[].attributes.body
connotation: freedom, justice, peace
POSITIVE STUFF

# data[].attributes.headline
politicians gear policy agenda based off of what the ppl want

# data[].attributes.subject
politicians gear policy agenda based off of what the ppl want

# data[].attributes.body
usually focus on the bad issues - gets more (media) attention

# data[].attributes.body
elections

# data[].attributes.headline
policymaking system - how govt responds to priorities of the ppl

# data[].attributes.subject
policymaking system - how govt responds to priorities of the ppl

# data[].attributes.body
people shape policy
people's voices heard by policymakers through linkage institutions

# data[].attributes.headline
single-issue groups are so single minded they cant see both sides 

# data[].attributes.subject
single-issue groups are so single minded they cant see both sides 

# data[].attributes.body
abortion, gun control

leads to stalemate in govt w/ no outcome

# data[].attributes.headline
health and strength of govt determined by its political participation

# data[].attributes.subject
health and strength of govt determined by its political participation

# data[].attributes.body
america SUCKS at this with one of the lowest voter turnouts in world
mostly elderly and almost no young votes

# data[].attributes.body
who - voters, candidates, parties
what - benefits, burdens (taxes)
when
how - how ppl participate in politics... voting/lobbying/protesting

# data[].attributes.headline
national governments responsibilities in general

# data[].attributes.subject
national governments responsibilities in general

# data[].attributes.body
1. maintain national defense

1. protect sovereignty w/ armed forces

2. provide public services

1. schools, highways, parks -- PUBLIC GOODS

1. college, medical care -- restricted to individuals

3. preserve order

4. socialize the young

1. pledge of allegiance

5. collect taxes

# data[].attributes.body
congress, prez, the courts, the fed. bureau

# data[].attributes.body
https://quizlet.com/_2h8c1f