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Texas Government 2306 - Exam 1 withcorrect Answers
Broadly shared values, beliefs and attitudes about how government and society should
function: - Answers -Political Culture
T or F
Texas Political Culture is Conservative - Answers -TRUE
-Is marked by a belief in a limited role for government in taxation, economic regulation,
and providing social services and instead supports traditional values and lifestyles and
are cautious in response to change (skeptical of government involvement unless it is for
drug control, immigration, gambling, porn, abortion, and same sex marriage).
-Supports INDIVIDUALISM and free-market capitalism - Answers -Conservatives
-Is marked by the advocacy of positive government action to improve the welfare of
individuals, government regulation of the economy, support for civil rights, and tolerance
for social change
-They believe that a great deal of social inequality results form institutional and
economic forces that re often beyond a single individuals control
-support private enterprise - Answers -Liberals
T or F
Businesses have a huge contribution on how politics are formed in Texas. - Answers -
TRUE
T or F
Texas is an individualistic state. - Answers -TRUE
-Texas is an individualistic state - basically look out for yourself
-However, they are also in part traditionalistic (geographic and political isolation, war for
independence, same history as other confederal states, and the reconstruction)
Who categorized the Us into 3 different subcultures - Answers -Daniel Elazar
-Basically right vs wrong
-views government as a positive force; one that values the individual but functions for
the benefit of the general public
,-Mostly the New England states
-idealize voting and government and social funds
-its a duty of citizens to participate in politics - Answers -Moralistic Cultures
- views government as a practical institution that should further private enterprise but
intervene MINIMALLY in PEOPLES lives
-Business and politics are a way that individuals can advance their interests
-Mostly in the middle At.antic states (Montana, Idaho, Wyoming) - Answers -
Individualistic Cultures
-views government as an institution to maintain the dominant social and religious values
-class distinctions and dominant religion should be maintained
-political participation is a PRIVILEGE and should be limited
-preserve the social and economic elite (to maintain order)
-anitpolitical parties and low voter turnout ^^
-restricted t0 change
-Deep southern states - Answers -Traditionalistic Cultures
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 - Answers -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 - Answers -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 - Answers -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.
Who thought that the cultural diversity of Texas was too great to simply be limited to 3
different categories and that there was no such thing as a "typical American" He also
came up with 9 different regions to categorize Texas' diversity - Answers -D.W. Meinig
-Rural and biracial
-old families with wealth
-lack of economic opportunity
-fundamentalists and Protestantism
-traditionalistic - Answers -East Texas
-oil and gas
-individualistic
-shipping center
-Houston/ Galveston - Answers -Gulf Coast
-ranchero culture
-creoles
-mestizos
-veggies and citris
-Rio grange valley - Answers -South Texas
-"trans-pecos"
-El Paso
-"Texas border"
-anglo and latino realm
-Maquiladoras
-NAFTA (cheaper for companies to build in Mexico)
-immigration
-drug trafficking
-weapons - Answers -Far West Texas
-central Europe culture
-self sufficient - farmers
-roman catholic or Lutheran
-conservative republicans - Answers -German Hill Country
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