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GOVT 2306: Texas Government (Exam 1)
Exam Questions And Answers 100% Pass
Political Culture - ANS A patterned set of ideas, values, and ways of thinking about
government and politics. The collection of beliefs and attitudes toward government and the
political process held by a community or a nation. Deeply held values that cut across ethnic,
economic, gender and other lines. The political culture is the GLUE to our society.
American Political Culture (Cherished Values) - ANS Liberty (Freedom) - they mean the same
thing
Equality (minimum equality)
Individualism (rights and responsibilities)
Democracy
Justice
Rule of Law
Economic Freedom (Capitalism: all about economic competition and making money - supply
and demand)
Which American value is cherished the most? - ANS Freedom
When will a country have the potential to disintegrate? - ANS When the political subculture
is stronger than the culture of the country.
Ex: USSR, Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia, Iraq
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Does the surge of immigration threaten American political culture? - ANS No, it strengthens
our political culture because people come to America because they cherish our political culture
values.
Political Subculture (3) - ANS Three subcultures (regional):
1. Individualist subculture
2. Moralistic subculture
3. Traditionalistic subculture
Individual Subculture - ANS - All about the individual rights and responsibilities
- Believe we are far too dependent on the government
- Its up to companies to succeed, not the government
- Promote limited government, say government is too BIG
- Political participation open to everyone who follows the rules
- Expect politicians to be corrupt
Moralistic Subculture - ANS *Exact opposite to individualistic subculture*
- All about the community, achievement of general welfare
- Promotes active government
- In favor of the raising of minimum wage
- Responsibility of all members of community
- Do not tolerate political corruption
- Political parties are useful as long as they support the community
Traditionalistic Subculture - ANS - Ultimate goal is to maintain social order
- Elites control money, economy, and government
- Political participation limited to those at the top (elites)
GOVT 2306: Texas Government (Exam 1)
Exam Questions And Answers 100% Pass
Political Culture - ANS A patterned set of ideas, values, and ways of thinking about
government and politics. The collection of beliefs and attitudes toward government and the
political process held by a community or a nation. Deeply held values that cut across ethnic,
economic, gender and other lines. The political culture is the GLUE to our society.
American Political Culture (Cherished Values) - ANS Liberty (Freedom) - they mean the same
thing
Equality (minimum equality)
Individualism (rights and responsibilities)
Democracy
Justice
Rule of Law
Economic Freedom (Capitalism: all about economic competition and making money - supply
and demand)
Which American value is cherished the most? - ANS Freedom
When will a country have the potential to disintegrate? - ANS When the political subculture
is stronger than the culture of the country.
Ex: USSR, Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia, Iraq
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Does the surge of immigration threaten American political culture? - ANS No, it strengthens
our political culture because people come to America because they cherish our political culture
values.
Political Subculture (3) - ANS Three subcultures (regional):
1. Individualist subculture
2. Moralistic subculture
3. Traditionalistic subculture
Individual Subculture - ANS - All about the individual rights and responsibilities
- Believe we are far too dependent on the government
- Its up to companies to succeed, not the government
- Promote limited government, say government is too BIG
- Political participation open to everyone who follows the rules
- Expect politicians to be corrupt
Moralistic Subculture - ANS *Exact opposite to individualistic subculture*
- All about the community, achievement of general welfare
- Promotes active government
- In favor of the raising of minimum wage
- Responsibility of all members of community
- Do not tolerate political corruption
- Political parties are useful as long as they support the community
Traditionalistic Subculture - ANS - Ultimate goal is to maintain social order
- Elites control money, economy, and government
- Political participation limited to those at the top (elites)
