GOVT 2306: Texas Government (Exam 1)
Political Culture - correct answer-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) - correct answer-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? - correct answer-Freedom
When will a country have the potential to disintegrate? - correct answer-When the political
subculture is stronger than the culture of the country.
Ex: USSR, Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia, Iraq
Does the surge of immigration threaten American political culture? - correct answer-No, it
strengthens our political culture because people come to America because they cherish our
political culture values.
Political Subculture (3) - correct answer-Three subcultures (regional):
1. Individualist subculture
2. Moralistic subculture
3. Traditionalistic subculture
Individual Subculture - correct answer-- 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 - correct answer-*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 - correct answer-- Ultimate goal is to maintain social order
- Elites control money, economy, and government
- Political participation limited to those at the top (elites)
- May turn to political corruption in order to ensure political structure
- Political parties are undesirable
- ONE PARTY - which is controlled by the elites
Moralistic Subculture Region - correct answer--*New England*/Northeastern States
- Northern Midwest
- Far West (Washington, Oregon, California)
Individualistic Subculture Region - correct answer-- Middle Atlantic states
- Central and southern Midwest
- West
Traditionalistic Subculture Region - correct answer-- South (conservative democrats for
many years)
Political Subculture in Texas (2) - correct answer-Traditionalistic subculture - East Texas
- Southern tradition (plantation/wealthy families)
- Wealthy powerful elites
- Conservative
- One party system (democrats)
- Limited political participation (low voter turnout)
- Legal voting barriers
Individualistic subculture - West Texas
- Frontier (Wild West)
- Limited government
- Individual responsibility
- Hostile towards government
- Accept corruption to a degree
East Texas - correct answer-- Old South
- Old, wealthy families
- Cotton (in the past)
- Cattle, poultry, timber (today)
Gulf Coast - correct answer-- Oil
- Petrochemical industry
- Ports
West Texas - correct answer-- *Conservative*
- Evangelical Baptist (*Bible Belt*)
- Livestock
- Oil-Producing
Panhandle - correct answer-- Livestock (*Food Belt*)
Political Culture - correct answer-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) - correct answer-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? - correct answer-Freedom
When will a country have the potential to disintegrate? - correct answer-When the political
subculture is stronger than the culture of the country.
Ex: USSR, Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia, Iraq
Does the surge of immigration threaten American political culture? - correct answer-No, it
strengthens our political culture because people come to America because they cherish our
political culture values.
Political Subculture (3) - correct answer-Three subcultures (regional):
1. Individualist subculture
2. Moralistic subculture
3. Traditionalistic subculture
Individual Subculture - correct answer-- 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 - correct answer-*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 - correct answer-- Ultimate goal is to maintain social order
- Elites control money, economy, and government
- Political participation limited to those at the top (elites)
- May turn to political corruption in order to ensure political structure
- Political parties are undesirable
- ONE PARTY - which is controlled by the elites
Moralistic Subculture Region - correct answer--*New England*/Northeastern States
- Northern Midwest
- Far West (Washington, Oregon, California)
Individualistic Subculture Region - correct answer-- Middle Atlantic states
- Central and southern Midwest
- West
Traditionalistic Subculture Region - correct answer-- South (conservative democrats for
many years)
Political Subculture in Texas (2) - correct answer-Traditionalistic subculture - East Texas
- Southern tradition (plantation/wealthy families)
- Wealthy powerful elites
- Conservative
- One party system (democrats)
- Limited political participation (low voter turnout)
- Legal voting barriers
Individualistic subculture - West Texas
- Frontier (Wild West)
- Limited government
- Individual responsibility
- Hostile towards government
- Accept corruption to a degree
East Texas - correct answer-- Old South
- Old, wealthy families
- Cotton (in the past)
- Cattle, poultry, timber (today)
Gulf Coast - correct answer-- Oil
- Petrochemical industry
- Ports
West Texas - correct answer-- *Conservative*
- Evangelical Baptist (*Bible Belt*)
- Livestock
- Oil-Producing
Panhandle - correct answer-- Livestock (*Food Belt*)
