FMST 303 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Protestant Work Ethic, Limited Government, Social Darwinism

• School: Towson University
• Department: Family and Human Services
• Course: FMST 303
• Professor: Jones- Eversley

Document Summary

Political philosophies, values, and ideologies in the us. Frontier and self- relia(cid:374)(cid:272)e ma(cid:374)ifest desti(cid:374)(cid:455) No political radicalism that questions the constitution. Historical legacy of fear of strong central government. Ideological divisions in u. s. fall primarily along a conservative liberal continuum. Division of powers between federal government and the state jefferso(cid:374)"s (cid:448)ie(cid:449) of limited government. Separation of powers between executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government (cid:455)ste(cid:373) of (cid:862)(cid:272)he(cid:272)ks a(cid:374)d (cid:271)ala(cid:374)(cid:272)es(cid:863) Evolving interpretation of constitution & its effect on u. s. social policy and social welfare policy. Emphasize self-reliance & independence as hallmarks of american character. Belie(cid:448)e (cid:862)e(cid:454)(cid:272)essi(cid:448)e(cid:863) so(cid:272)ial (cid:449)elfare policies have failed and increase dependency and sap individual initiative. Prefer natural workings of the market economy. Believe in expanded government role to protect individuals and families. Believe that social welfare policies are based on fair play and compassion and improve people"s li(cid:448)es. Feel policies must protect and revive if we are going to live up to the american dream.