Texas Government 2306 - Exam 1 fully solved 2023/2024

Texas Government 2306 - Exam 1 Broadly shared values, beliefs and attitudes about how government and society should function: - correct answer Political Culture T or F Businesses have a huge contribution on how politics are formed in Texas. - correct answer TRUE T or F Texas is an individualistic state. - correct answer TRUE Texas is an individualistic state - basically look out for yourself Political culture which is rooted in New England Puritanism, is for the common good and government should promote the public good. Has a more generous welfare programs. A. Individualistic B. Moralistic C. Traditionalistic D. One-Party - correct answer B. Moralistic This is the LEAST like Texas Moralistic has nothing to do with religious morals. Political culture where material wealth and personal freedom to achieve commercial success. Government is limited to ensure stability for individuals to pursue private initiatives. Voting is a right to exercise or not. A. Individualistic B. Moralistic C. Traditionalistic D. One-Party - correct answer A. Individualistic Other aspects of individualistic political culture is: conceal carry limited welfare spending Political culture rooted in plantation values of social hierarchy. Focused on maintaining existing social order. A. Individualistic B. Moralistic C. Traditionalistic D. One-Party - correct answer C. Traditionalistic Other traditionalistic views include: Jim Crow Laws, religious groups influence policies (blue laws) Politics engaged in by established wealthy families - and families that are deeply rooted. T or F Texas has been a two party state, except for the 1990's where it was a one-party state. - correct answer FALSE Texas has been a one party state except during the 1990's we were what looked like to be a two party state. Ann Richards elected in 1990 and was strictly a democrat. T or F Business has little power over Texas politics. - correct answer False Business has a lot of power over Texas politics. Texas is a _________ theory state. A. Diverse B. Bottom up C. Trickle Down D. Social Services - correct answer Texas is a _________ theory state. C. Trickle Down Trickle down theory state - allow business to grow and prosper and will trickle down to the people. Political culture which as a narrow view of the world. Associated with Jeffersonian notions of limited government and rural values. Low spending on social services and education. Intolerance of diversity. A. Diverse B. Jeffersonian C. Business Dominance D. Provincialism - correct answer Political culture which as a narrow view of the world. Associated with Jeffersonian notions of limited government and rural values. Low spending on social services and education. Intolerance of diversity.