Question

American culture is based on a democratic government, which adheres to the belief that power is in the hands of the people. Americans believe in this ________________ and vote because they want to exert their right to do so.

Answer 1

Answer:

Ideology

Explanation:

An ideology is the set of ideas that a person believes in. The people that believe in an ideology have not analyzed why they think the way that they do. Ideology usually describe the foundational aspect of political or economic systems.

This statement refers to the foundational aspect of the political system in America, hence it is an ideology.