Why America Is So Great

Question 1

What are the American principles?

Answer 1

Liberty
Equality
Individualism
Rule of law

Question 2

What is the purpose of government?

Answer 2

Instill virtue
Provide public goods
Maintain order
Promote equality

Question 3

What is the original dilemma of the American Government?

Answer 3

The clash between freedom and social order

Question 4

What is the modern dilemma of the American government?

Answer 4

The clash between freedom and equality

Question 5

What makes a Legitimate government?

Answer 5

When the people approve and consent to being governed.

Question 6

What are the problems with democracy?

Answer 6

The mass has a weak commitment to liberty, tolerance, diversity, and freedom.
Direct democracy is impossible on a large scale and makes elitism inevitable.

Question 7

What is an advantage of America being so large?

Answer 7

The abundance of land and resources created a mindset that expected freedom and opportunity.