Why is it important?

Political systems are designed by the cultures they serve, and the
better they represent their populations, the better they're maintained.
    This means that organic governments usually fare better than
    instituted governments.

NB political tendencies do not correspond to lib/con.
The political tendencies across the map
    The border has pockets of individualism because of migrants
    SoCal has traditionalism from local wealth

Overall American Political Culture
    Liberty - Civil and Political
        Political = absolute rights to vote, run for office
        Civil = more variable rights, like free speech
    Political equality = one person one vote (and nothing else)
    Democracy
    ?Maybe Pluralism = desire to involve as many people in polit.