[AS.190.101] - Final Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam (65 pages long!)
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Continual repetition of issues produces belief: one example was mccarthyism; mccarthy was looking for some issue to champion for his constituents. In the 50s, communism was a famous issue that was literally bought off the shelf from consultants. Many politicians drop an issue on a dime if it turns out to be not in his interest to pursue. Government is the great developer of principles, either by coercion (fear) or persuasion (do this because you"re morally obligated). History has proven that the method of persuasion (developing ideals that will inspire people to obey) via democratic institutions is the most effective. Persuasion can be brought to fruition through patriotism, religion, and participation and representation. Patriotism: we are all taught to love our country and have a strong attachment to it. However, we are a nation of immigrants, and so assimilation/americanization has seemed to be a problem (e. g. language, single representative culture, history, etc. Governments create nations through various nationalist policies.
