Some Contend That While Americans May Be Divided by Ideology

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Essay

Some contend that while Americans may be divided by ideology or opinion, they are united by fundamental political values.Describe these core values and discuss a specific example of how their practical interpretations might conflict.

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Definitions:

Preconscious

Part of the mind containing thoughts and memories that are not currently in conscious awareness but can be easily accessed.

Displaced

Removed or moved out of a usual or proper place, often referring to people who are forced to leave their homes.

Fixated

Exhibiting an obsessive focus on an idea, task, or object, often at the expense of the ability to engage with a broader range of topics or activities.

Superego

The part of personality that, according to Freud, represents internalized ideals and provides standards for judgment (the conscience) and for future aspirations.