CHAPTER 7 THE GOOD CITIZEN AND DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE

What are “critical citizens”?

Citizens who expect more from government and frequently express dissatisfaction.

When was trust in government highest?

1950s–early 1960s.

What caused the decline in trust?

Civil rights conflict, Vietnam, Watergate, scandals, polarization.

What are the three levels of political support?

Political authorities, regime, political community.

Duty-based citizenship leads to what?

Higher trust in authorities and institutions; support for social order and majority rule.

Engaged citizenship leads to what?

Higher support for democratic principles, minority rights, civil liberties; more skepticism of current authorities.

What is “specific support”?

Trust tied to the current officeholders and policies.

Which group had lowest trust in 2016?

Only 13% trusted government to do right.

Which institution has highest confidence?

The military.

Consequences of declining trust?

Lower turnout, more protests, skepticism of science, weaker social contract.

Duty-based citizens prefer what in tradeoffs?

Majority rule, strong leaders, social order, sacrificing liberties for security.

Engaged citizens prefer what in tradeoffs?

Minority rights, civil liberties, dissent, preserving freedoms.

Which citizenship norm is more positive about democratic performance?

Duty-based citizenship.

Which citizenship norm attaches more importance to democratic principles?

Engaged citizenship.

What is the main takeaway of Chapter 7?

Citizenship norms shape trust, democratic evaluations, and preferences for majority rule vs. minority rights.