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Liberty, Equality, pursuit of happiness, life, freedom... to name just a few. If you are really interested in the ideals of the American Government, read the preamble to the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, or parts of the Federalist Papers.

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What basic ideals unite most Americans?

All these different people are able to form one country because they share many ideals, or beliefs. These ideals include freedom of speech, freedom of religion and freedom to live and work where we choose. Americans also believe in equal rights for all people.


What is one example of a medium in American government?

the internet


How does the social contract theory influence the structure of the American government?

The social contract theory, notably articulated by philosophers like John Locke and Jean-Jacques Rousseau, influences the structure of the American government by emphasizing the idea that government derives its legitimacy from the consent of the governed. This principle is reflected in the Constitution, which establishes a system of governance based on popular sovereignty and individual rights. Additionally, the separation of powers and checks and balances within the government are designed to protect citizens from tyranny, ensuring that power is not concentrated in any one branch. Overall, the social contract framework underpins the democratic ideals that shape American political institutions.


One's basic beliefs about political values and the role of government is called?

A person's basic beliefs about political values and the role of government is referred to as their political ideology. Liberalism and conservatism are two examples of prominent political ideologies.


What effects did postwar tensions have on America's founding ideals?

It caused racism and inequality, thus contradicting one of the founding ideals. Equality.

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How is the American revolution of 1776 an example of the ideals of the 16th and 17th century enlightenment?

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What basic ideals unite most Americans?

All these different people are able to form one country because they share many ideals, or beliefs. These ideals include freedom of speech, freedom of religion and freedom to live and work where we choose. Americans also believe in equal rights for all people.


American democracy is built on what basic tenets?

American democracy is based on one man, one vote. Within the democracy are the Bill of Rights which include ten human rights. The impetus for creation of these documents and form of government were the wrongs sustained under other forms of government.


What is power as one of the basic concepts of government?

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How were assyrian and Persian systems of government different?

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How were the Persian and Assyrian systems of government different?

they were different because one of them had a basic system of checking on the satrap and one relied on government


What is one basic right which most American women were denied in the 1800s?

One basic right which most American women were denied in the 1800s was the right to vote and education opportunities. *DERPY DERP


How did the experience off the early colonists shape Amereica's political and social ideals?

The early colonists shaped the America's political and social ideals in many ways. They shaped the political ideals by finding a way for the government to be fair for everyone. They came up with the idea of democracy and popular sovereignty. These ideas deal with giving some power to the citizens. The people get to elect our political leaders and get to have a role in the government. The colonists shaped the social ideals by trying to relate to what the people would want in their government. Which is a say in some of what the government is doing. The colonists impacted history by many ways but the way they shaped our government is one of the most important. The pilgrims were the first to establish a system of government in the new world. Colonist created a way to give power to the people. This shaped our ideas on popular sovereignty in America today, so the colonists were a major part in American history and the democracy of our country.


Why did US colonize the Philippines?

because it was one of the contract of the Spanish government to the American government that they will give up Philippines as their colony