Ideological differences were often thought to reflect Americans’ different views on the proper role of the government in the economy. Explain why the economy is not the only area in which people are divided on the role of government and what this means for American ideology.
What will be an ideal response?
Students should first highlight the difference between liberals and conservatives in the economic realm, but they should also state that because people have been able to meet their basic economic needs, the social dimension has become important as well. On the social dimension, people differ on the government’s role in protecting the social order versus protecting individuals’ freedoms. Students should note that those who agree on the proper role of the government in the economy may disagree strongly on the government’s role in regulating individuals’ private lives. Further, if ideology divides us, these added ideological divisions divide us further.
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