Political Culture Flashcard

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Which of the following is NOT a way through which Political Culture is handed down from generation to generation? Families, Schools, Literature, None of the above

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None of the above

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What does the US political culture involve?

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Sharing values and beliefs about the nature of the political world

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What do values represent in the context of political culture?

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The ideals or principles that most people agree are important

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In what terms do Americans differ from each other? Options: Religion, language, and culture; Age, ethnicity, income, education, and gender; Political views, hobbies, and interests; Physical appearance, fashion, and lifestyle

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Age, ethnicity, income, education, and gender

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Which political party is often associated with liberals in the US?

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Democratic Party

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Which political party is often associated with conservatives in the US?

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Republican Party

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What is the mean perception of the Democratic Party according to the graph?

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Moderate

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According to the graph, what is the mean perception of the Republican Party?

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Slightly conservative

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Which of the following is a characteristic of conservatives? Favor progressive social values, Distrust government action except in matters of national security, Advocate for rapid change, Place a priority on economic equality

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Distrust government action except in matters of national security

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What is a Social Conservative?

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A person who believes that traditional moral teaching should be supported and furthered by the government.