Arbejds-selv engelsk 24/10-16 by Sara Østergård Mogensen 2c https://padlet.com/sara_oestergaard_mogensen/ty582smo4gf6 Made with a curious mind en-us 2016-10-24 10:13:00 UTC 2025-10-30 21:20:41 UTC hello@padlet.com American values  sara_oestergaard_mogensen https://padlet.com/sara_oestergaard_mogensen/ty582smo4gf6/wish/132640554 - Freedom 
- Equality 
- Democracy 
- Independence
- Individualism 
- Hard work
- Patriotism 
- Hope
- Pursuing own fortune 
- Family 
- Competition 
- Future orientation 
- Self-help 
- Work orientation
- Materialism 
- Capitalism 
- Rightness and righteousness 
- Faith 
- Entertainment and happiness]]> 2016-10-24 10:20:23 UTC https://padlet.com/sara_oestergaard_mogensen/ty582smo4gf6/wish/132640554 The American Political System ida_staer https://padlet.com/sara_oestergaard_mogensen/ty582smo4gf6/wish/132640598 - USA: a superior power/hegemony (dominating state)
- Federal republic; hence 'United States of America' --> they seek a country as integrated as possible (they urge defragmentation). The states of America are united.
- Obama's political party is Democratic
- USA is a patriotic state.
- The president is the head of the state, but the Congress and the Senate are also influential institutions (Commander in Chief cannot act alone).

]]> 2016-10-24 10:20:42 UTC https://padlet.com/sara_oestergaard_mogensen/ty582smo4gf6/wish/132640598 What it takes to become the President of the United States of America  sara_oestergaard_mogensen https://padlet.com/sara_oestergaard_mogensen/ty582smo4gf6/wish/132643038 - You must be a natural born citizen of the United States (be as American as you can)
- You must be at least 35 years old
- Live in the United States for at least 14 consecutive years before you run for President 
- Have a good(plenty education (It is not necessary, but most Presidents have had advanced degrees and studied law or business 
- Unwritten rule: it is typical that the candidate belongs to the upper middle class or the upper class
- Seek out a political-related career 
- Form a exploration committee 
- Declare Candidacy 
- Register with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) 
- Appeal to average Americans 
- Fundraise and campaign 
- Election day; Winning the Popular and Electoral ]]> 2016-10-24 10:36:43 UTC https://padlet.com/sara_oestergaard_mogensen/ty582smo4gf6/wish/132643038 The Republican politics ida_staer https://padlet.com/sara_oestergaard_mogensen/ty582smo4gf6/wish/132643465 - The Republican Party is a party fighting for stronger and more liberated America where every individual should have the opportunity to pursuit the American Dream
- Trump as candidate 

Core values: 
- They view their country as the most exceptional country in the political international system 
- They live by the Constitution (they honour, value and uphold it) --> Gun laws
- They believe in a small government (stands for efficiency and intellect) 
- They urge a strong military defense (neo isolationism --> defending own shores and borders)
- They want to help people out of poverty
- A cultural aspekt: Culture should respect and protect life

http://www.diffen.com/difference/Democrat_vs_Republican 

Facts: 
  1. Founded in 1854 
  2. Senate leader: Mitch McConnell
  3. Presidential candidate: Donald Trump
  4. Color: Red
  5. Symbol: Elephant 
  6. Economic ideas: They believe that every American deserves the right to own, invest, build, and prosper - the furthermore believe taxes shouldn't be increased for anyone (including the wealthy) and that wages should be set by the free market.
]]> 2016-10-24 10:39:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sara_oestergaard_mogensen/ty582smo4gf6/wish/132643465 The Democratic politics ida_staer https://padlet.com/sara_oestergaard_mogensen/ty582smo4gf6/wish/132643594 - The Democratic Party believes in standing stronger together in order to move America forward. 
The Democratic Party stands up for raising incomes and restoring economic security for the middle class. They plan to do this by raising the workers' wages, protecting their rights and supporting their families.

The Democratic Party wants to create good-paying jobs. They plan to do this by supporting small businesses, creating and securing jobs for young people and building a 21st century infrastructure. 

The Democratic Party fights for economic fairness and equality. They plan to do this by making the upper class pay their share of taxes and promoting fair trade that benifit American workers. 

Facts: 
1. Founded in 1824
2. Senate leader: Harry Reid
3. Presidential candidate: Hillary Clinton 
4. Color: Blue 
5. Symbol: Donkey 
6. Economic ideas: Minimal wages and progressive taxation.  
7. Born out of anti-federalist ideals but evolved over time to favor more government regulation ]]> 2016-10-24 10:40:41 UTC https://padlet.com/sara_oestergaard_mogensen/ty582smo4gf6/wish/132643594