Exam #1 Chapters 1-3

Is Texas the Second Largest state?

• True

• False

What is the first in the order of the government?

• Federal

• State

• Local

• County

What is the fourth in the order of the government?

• Federal

• State

• Local

• County

What is the definition of Government?

• A public institution with the authority to formulate, adopt, implement and enforce public policies(laws)for a society.

• The process of policymaking that involves conflict and cooperation between political parties and other groups that seek to elect government officials, or to influence those officials when they make public policy, such as enacting and interpreting laws.

• Government action designed to meet a public need or goal as determined by a legislative body or other authorized officials

• The values, attitudes, traditions, habits, and general behavioral patterns that develop over time and shape the politics and public policy of a particular region

What is the definition of Public policy?

• A public institution with the authority to formulate, adopt, implement and enforce public policies(laws)for a society.

• The process of policymaking that involves conflict and cooperation between political parties and other groups that seek to elect government officials, or to influence those officials when they make public policy, such as enacting and interpreting laws.

• Government action designed to meet a public need or goal as determined by a legislative body or other authorized officials

• The values, attitudes, traditions, habits, and general behavioral patterns that develop over time and shape the politics and public policy of a particular region

What is the definition of Politics?

• A public institution with the authority to formulate, adopt, implement and enforce public policies(laws)for a society.

• The process of policymaking that involves conflict and cooperation between political parties and other groups that seek to elect government officials, or to influence those officials when they make public policy, such as enacting and interpreting laws.

• Government action designed to meet a public need or goal as determined by a legislative body or other authorized officials

• The values, attitudes, traditions, habits, and general behavioral patterns that develop over time and shape the politics and public policy of a particular region

What is the definition of Political culture?

• A public institution with the authority to formulate, adopt, implement and enforce public policies(laws)for a society.

• The process of policymaking that involves conflict and cooperation between political parties and other groups that seek to elect government officials, or to influence those officials when they make public policy, such as enacting and interpreting laws.

• Government action designed to meet a public need or goal as determined by a legislative body or other authorized officials

• The values, attitudes, traditions, habits, and general behavioral patterns that develop over time and shape the politics and public policy of a particular region

What are the three branches of government?

• Double executive

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

Daniel Elazar, a political scientist, argued that what 3 political subcultures?

• Individualistic

• Moralistic

• Traditionalistic

• Politionalistic

What is the definition of Individualistic subculture and characteristics?

• • Government should be limited, and its intervention in the private activities of its citizens kept to a minimum. 

  • The primary function of government is to assure the stability of a society, so that individuals can pursue their own interests.

  • Government is controlled by a small select few of individuals.

• Regards politics as one of the “greatest activities of man in his search for a good society”. Shaped by New Englanders with little immigration to Texas. Originated in Puritan New England.

• argues politics and government function as a marketplace.(The government is not concerned with creating a good or moral society). Shaped by Mid-Atlantic immigrants. Emerged throughout the 19th century westward expansion.

• • Politics is the pursuit of the common good.

  • Views the government in a positive light.

  • This subculture believes it is the government’s responsibility to promote the general welfare.

  • Government should actively intervene to enhance the social and economic lives of its citizens.

  • Government is the responsibility of every individual.(helps individuals)

  • This tradition produces a large number of “amateur” or “nonprofessional” political activists and officeholders and has little tolerance for political corruption.(bring new ideals)