American Political Ideologies and Beliefs

Banning all private contributions to political campaigns, relying solely on a fixed amount of public funding for each candidate.

Allowing unlimited donations from individuals only, while prohibiting corporate and union contributions to political campaigns.

Requiring complete anonymity in campaign donations to prevent undue influence or bias toward donor interests.

Implementing public funding options for candidates who agree to spending limits without restricting independent expenditures by corporations or unions.

There was an increased emphasis on national security and counterterrorism measures within U.S policy-making circles.

A bipartisan consensus emerged prioritizing environmental protection over national security interests.

Public opinion shifted towards significantly reducing military spending domestically and abroad.

There was a renewed focus on global disarmament and international peace treaties between major world powers.

Renewed focus on state-level solutions with limited federal intervention

Decrease in public interest regarding healthcare as a major policy issue

Movement toward a bipartisan consensus for universal healthcare coverage

Increased entrenchment of partisan divides over government's role in healthcare

It caused a significant shift in public opinion towards non-partisanship in presidential elections.

It led to increased skepticism and calls for greater checks on executive authority.

It sparked a movement that successfully lobbied for the abolishment of the Electoral College.

It resulted in widespread support for expanding presidential powers to prevent future scandals.

It increased governmental legitimacy because subsequent reforms improved oversight mechanisms.

Watergate had minimal impact since most citizens already held cynical views about politicians' integrity before the scandal erupted.

It greatly eroded trust and led to a lasting skepticism about government honesty and transparency.

It reinforced trust as it showed that checks and balances could hold even a President accountable for misconduct.

The Civil Rights Movement

The Whiskey Rebellion

The Great Depression

The War of 1812

Support for aggressive intelligence gathering methods domestically.

Heightened emphasis on peace activism and diplomatic solutions over military action.

Shift toward isolationism within both progressive and conservative circles.

Greater acceptance among progressives of militaristic foreign policy interventions.

They influenced views on government's role in economy.

They solely proved that free market principles are superior.

They unified all political perspectives under one banner.

They led to a nationwide distrust in business institutions only.

Heightened emphasis on diplomacy without resorting to military involvement when dealing with international terrorist threats.

An increase in interventionist policies aimed at combating terrorism overseas through military action and surveillance.

A resurgence of isolationism characterized by withdrawal from international affairs to focus solely on domestic security concerns.

Stronger advocacy for multilateralism with reliance exclusively on international organizations like the UN to address terrorism.

President Nixon’s establishment of the National Environmental Policy Act.

Passage of the Clean Air Act Amendments - 1990.

The debate over ratification of the Kyoto Protocol.

The creation of the Environmental Protection Agency.