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Chapter 6 IS THE GOVERNMENT THE PROBLEM OR THE SOLUTION? THE GOOD CITIZEN PROJECT BY: MARIAH WILLIAMS STEPHANIE OLSON ELAINE SUTTER HOW IS AGE A VARIABLE IN BEING A GOOD CITIZEN? • Older generation • Wanted more limited government • Younger Generation • Expected government to be more involved and provide more to them DALTONS MAJOR QUESTIONS • “How are citizenship norms linked to Americans’ policy preferences?” (p.102). • “How do citizenship norms shape an individual’s view of the overall scope of government activity?” • “What specific policy areas should receive more or less government spending?” • “What is the relationship between citizenship norms and a range of domestic and foreign policy issues?” (p.102). Individuals Role In the Government • Duty-based citizenship- Dalton describes this as a citizen wanting the government to have a smaller part in their individual’s life. • Focuses on person responsibility and the policy choices reflect that preference. • Dalton States, “They usually oppose “social programs, redistributive policies, and ‘big government’” (p.104). • Lower support for governmental spending than engaged citizenships • Thinks a larger governmental presence is needed to supply and preserve the rights of the people. • Believes in “an activist government that provides for the needy, develops social service programs, and is a guarantor of basic civil rights” (p.104). • Desire an increase in “greater spending on welfare, support for programs to aid cities, support for blacks, childcare, and drug addiction programs” (p111). • Lean towards the support of foreign aid and an extension on foreign policy. Dalton concluded that “norms of citizenship first shape individuals’ political behavior and provide guidance on what they think a “good citizen” should do” (p.115).