American Political Culture and Engagement

The video tutorial by Kelsey Bukowski covers key aspects of political culture, public opinion, and political action in the U.S. It highlights the unique American beliefs in political equality and individualism, contrasting them with European views on economic equality. The tutorial also discusses the decline in trust in the U.S. government since the 1960s, influenced by events like the Vietnam War and Watergate. Additionally, it examines the political engagement and knowledge across different age groups, noting a decline in political awareness among younger generations.

What is a key component of American political culture?

• Political equality

• Economic equality

• Communism

• Socialism

What is a major tenant of American political culture?

• Collectivism

• Isolationism

• Liberty

• Authoritarianism

How do Americans generally view economic equality compared to Europeans?

• Americans prioritize individualism over economic equality

• Europeans prioritize individualism over economic equality

• Americans and Europeans have the same views on economic equality

• Americans favor economic equality more than Europeans

What percentage of Americans agreed that hard work guarantees success?

• 75%

• 63%

• 50%

• 23%

What has been a significant trend in American trust in government since the 1960s?

• Trust in government has fluctuated

• Trust in government has increased

• Trust in government has remained stable

• Trust in government has declined

What event temporarily increased trust in the American government?

• September 11th attacks

• The Watergate Scandal

• The Iraq War

• The Vietnam War

What factor often influences American voters more than policy?

• Candidate's age

• Candidate's policy proposals

• Candidate's political party

• Candidate's performance

What has been a trend in political engagement among college students since the 1960s?

• Fluctuating engagement

• Increased engagement

• Decreased engagement

• Stable engagement

Which age group had the most political knowledge in 1964?

• 30 to 44

• Under 30

• Over 60

• 45 to 60

How does the United States compare to Sweden in terms of geographical knowledge?

• Both have the same level of geographical knowledge

• Neither has significant geographical knowledge

• Sweden has higher geographical knowledge

• The United States has higher geographical knowledge