POL 1001 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Montesquieu, Gettysburg Address, Human Events
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Religion permeates political culture: american exceptionalism (winthrop) American exceptionalism: the idea that america is special and has a special purpose. Because of the covenant they are entered into with god. For we must consider that we shall be as a city upon a hill, the eyes of all people are upon us . Americans have secularized this belief of america as the city on a hill. Americans believe that the country has a special obligation to spread democracy, be a model to other countries and aid the world with its blessings. So it is the policy of the united states to seek and support the growth of democratic movements and institutions in ever nation and culture, with the ultimate goal bush. Origin of the anglo-american, and importance of this origin in relation to their future condition . Liberty: the freedom to do as one chooses.
