https://padlet.com/20trishanguyen/c386gx08icw3 en-us 2017-10-05 18:12:19 UTC 2017-10-09 20:38:11 UTC hello@padlet.com 20trishanguyen https://padlet.com/20trishanguyen/c386gx08icw3/wish/194446244 Liberty is defined as freedom from government control. In order to pursue personal desires and happiness, Americans believe that liberty is vital. However, many Americas share the same belief that the amount of liberty that citizens are granted should be restrained to some extent. Liberty is a symbol of American political culture because it is a considerable number of Americans agree that people should be able to do what they want, as long as they are not interfering with the freedoms of others.]]> 2017-10-05 18:19:44 UTC https://padlet.com/20trishanguyen/c386gx08icw3/wish/194446244 20trishanguyen https://padlet.com/20trishanguyen/c386gx08icw3/wish/194446362 Equality refers to the ways that people are treated the same. Americans believe that despite differences in many areas such as cultural backgrounds and social status, all citizens are entitled to the same and fair treatment. Equality is a represents American political culture, as many people agree that all Americans have the same fundamental rights.]]> 2017-10-05 18:19:50 UTC https://padlet.com/20trishanguyen/c386gx08icw3/wish/194446362 20trishanguyen https://padlet.com/20trishanguyen/c386gx08icw3/wish/194446437 Democracy is a system of government in which power in vested in the people. In America, citizens are granted the right to vote and elect their leaders/representatives. This is a symbol of American political culture because most Americans are unified in their belief that democracy is the best for of government, and they tend to support policies that protect it. ]]> 2017-10-05 18:19:54 UTC https://padlet.com/20trishanguyen/c386gx08icw3/wish/194446437 20trishanguyen https://padlet.com/20trishanguyen/c386gx08icw3/wish/194448385 Americans believe that every person deserves the right to pursue their own personal desires and happiness, however they also believe that limitations must be put into place. Donald Trump is the President of the United States. His job is to enforce the laws and act as a form of restriction to liberty. In this sense, he is a symbol of American political culture because his position satisfies the united beliefs of American citizens.]]> 2017-10-05 18:22:52 UTC https://padlet.com/20trishanguyen/c386gx08icw3/wish/194448385 20trishanguyen https://padlet.com/20trishanguyen/c386gx08icw3/wish/194448500 John Locke was one of the most influential Enlightenment thinkers. He strongly believed that every person had a natural right to life, liberty and property. His thoughts influenced the authors of the Declaration of Independence and it also aligns appropriately with the beliefs of Americans today. He represents American political culture because many people share the belief that all citizens are entitled to the same rights.]]> 2017-10-05 18:23:01 UTC https://padlet.com/20trishanguyen/c386gx08icw3/wish/194448500 20trishanguyen https://padlet.com/20trishanguyen/c386gx08icw3/wish/194448572 Americans are united in their belief that all citizens are entitled to liberty, however their freedom should be restricted to some extent. They also believe that all Americas deserve the same fundamental rights. The Constitution established a balanced and limited form of government and it also guaranteed certain basic rights for American citizens. As the author and "father" of The United States Constitution, James Madison acts as an appropriate symbol of American political culture. ]]> 2017-10-05 18:23:09 UTC https://padlet.com/20trishanguyen/c386gx08icw3/wish/194448572 20trishanguyen https://padlet.com/20trishanguyen/c386gx08icw3/wish/194448911 The Bill of Rights is a document written by James Madison that guarantees civil rights and liberties to individuals. This document satisfies the beliefs of many Americans, as most people strongly believe that every person is entitled to liberty and the same rights. Therefore, the Bill of Rights is a symbol of American political culture.]]> 2017-10-05 18:23:45 UTC https://padlet.com/20trishanguyen/c386gx08icw3/wish/194448911 20trishanguyen https://padlet.com/20trishanguyen/c386gx08icw3/wish/194448958 The American Flag is one of the major symbols of America. It represents the country as a whole, unifies its citizens and acts as a symbol of freedom/liberty and justice. The significance and meaning behind the flag acts as a symbol of American political culture as well, because many citizens strongly value the idea/concept of personal freedom.]]> 2017-10-05 18:23:50 UTC https://padlet.com/20trishanguyen/c386gx08icw3/wish/194448958 20trishanguyen https://padlet.com/20trishanguyen/c386gx08icw3/wish/194449038 The Executive Branch of government resides in the White House. The purpose of the executive branch is to enforce the laws of the United States. Although Americans are granted freedoms and believed that they are all entitled to liberty, they also believe that this liberty should be restricted. The executive branch acts as a form of restriction and makes sure that all laws are obeyed. This is how the White House acts a symbol of American political culture. ]]> 2017-10-05 18:23:56 UTC https://padlet.com/20trishanguyen/c386gx08icw3/wish/194449038 20trishanguyen https://padlet.com/20trishanguyen/c386gx08icw3/wish/194449108 The Supreme Court Building is home to the Supreme Court and Judicial Branch. One of the purposes of the Supreme Court is to protect civil rights and liberties. It is also the final judge in cases involving Congress. In these ways, the Supreme Court Building acts as a symbol of American political culture because its inhabitants are in charge of protecting liberty and equality; two of the values that many Americans firmly support.]]> 2017-10-05 18:24:04 UTC https://padlet.com/20trishanguyen/c386gx08icw3/wish/194449108 20trishanguyen https://padlet.com/20trishanguyen/c386gx08icw3/wish/194802630 The Constitution of the United States of America outlines and establishes the form of government that prevails in America. This form of government in limited, and the document also guarantees certain rights of Americans. The Constitution is a symbol American political culture because it represents Americans' firm belief in liberty (freedom that is limited to some extent) and equality (all citizens should receive the same treatment). ]]> 2017-10-06 17:56:36 UTC https://padlet.com/20trishanguyen/c386gx08icw3/wish/194802630 20trishanguyen https://padlet.com/20trishanguyen/c386gx08icw3/wish/194804577 The United States Capitol Building is home to the United States Congress. This building is where the legislature meets and it is also a symbol of government and democracy, which is an idea that Americans widely accept. Citizens are able to vote for their representatives in the House and Senate. This is a example of democracy and it also satisfies Americans' united and strong belief in a democracy.]]> 2017-10-06 18:01:30 UTC https://padlet.com/20trishanguyen/c386gx08icw3/wish/194804577