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Outline and Explain the Principal Characteristics of Contemporary American Political Opinion  

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Outline and Explain the Principal Characteristics of Contemporary American Political Opinion There are two main political opinions in America; Liberalism and Conservatism. Liberals tend too see themselves in the context of their fellow man and women and assume their rights are no greater and their privileges no greater than anyone else's, regardless of wealth or position. Conservatives tend too be associated with the Republican party, with their right-wing ideologies and their strong beliefs in religion and their opposition to rapid change in government. An important factor when explaining the characteristics of American Political Opinion is the 'American Dream' (a term created by James Truslow Adams) is a subjective term usually implying a successful and satisfying life. The term usually implies financial security and material comfort, and is a state of life that is dreamt of by a majority of the American population (as well as being the term widely used to...

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