American way

The American way, or "American Way" (with a capital "W"), is a style and approach that is uniquely American. It appears in an often-used expression as "truth, justice, and the American way."

Examples of the American way include:

• freedom of speech and religion
• gun ownership and defense of that right
• presidential elections every four years
• a sports culture
• less respect for teachers and universities than in most countries
• a high level of religious activity and participation
• far greater wealth than in the rest of the world
• a devotion to traditional marriage and family life

The classic book by Alexis de Toqueville, Democracy in America, discusses and highlights examples of the American way from nearly two centuries ago.