The American Political Landscape

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The American Political Landscape

• Advanced Placement
• United States
• Government Politics
• with Mr. Tumino

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Elements of Diversity

• Geography
• Sectional differences
• Social and economic differences
• Race and ethnic differences
• Gender and sexual orientation
• Religious differences

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Race and Ethnicity

• African Americans
• 13 percent of the population.
• Hispanics
• 10 percent of the population.
• Asians
• 4 percent of the population.
• Native Americans
• 1 percent of the population.

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The Gender Gap

• In 2000 there were 3 female governors, 13 female
  senators, and 58 members in the House of
  Representatives.
• Democratic presidential candidate Al Gore
  received 12 percent more female votes that the
  republican candidate George W. Bush.

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The Gender Gap (cont.)

• Sixty-four percent more women than men work at or
  below the minimum wage.
• Men and women do not earn comparable wages even
  when education levels are equivalent.

6
Sexual Orientation

• Roughly 10 percent of Americans identify
  themselves as homosexual.
• Vermont is currently the only states which
  permits same-sex couples to form civil unions.

7
American Unity

• Melting Pot
• Vs.
• Salad Bowl
• Analogies

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Implications...

• Religion
• Income, wealth
• Occupation
• Social Class
• Age
• Education