Exam 1 Review

The environment where there are various views about the role of
government, views which are influenced by different experience and
understanding, and views that can often lead to political conflict through
elections and the engagement by citizens with specific policy issues is know
as:

• Government

• Political Culture

• Politics

• Federalism

The political subculture that has had a significant influence on political
culture in Texas and is characterized by a focus on freedom with government
action primarily restricted to the economic realm is:

• Traditional

• Moralistic

• Democratic

• Individualistic

Identify one of the major areas of Texas history described in the reading that
had a significant impact on the development of political culture.

• Capitalism

• Reconstruction

• Socialization

• Policy

Of the three political subcultures identified in the reading, which two have
had the most influence on the development of political culture in Texas?

• Traditional, Individualistic

• Traditional, Moralistic

• Moralistic, Individualistic

• Moralistic, Traditional

Major influences such as family, education, mass media and peers shape our
views concerning government and politics in a process described by the
term:

• Political Ideology

• Political Socialization

• Public Policy

• Agents of Socialization

Which term below is defined as your awareness of the agents of socialization
that shape your world view and your views about government, politics and
public issues?

• Civic Courage

• Real Communication

• Critical Solidarity

• Civic Agency

Which term below is defined as follows: ____________________ places the primary
political value on political arrangements that allow for the fullest exercise of
individual liberty as long as the liberties of others are not unreasonably
restricted.

• Classical LIberalism

• Populism

• Social Conservatism

• Economic Liberalism

Which of the following is defined by philosphical ideals and principles that
provide a political and social blueprint for ordering society?

• Classical Liberalism

• Inalienable Rights

• Rule of Law

• Political Ideology

The political and policy climate in Texas after the civil rights movement
reflects a pragmatism (practical) that includes which of the following
characteristics?

• A Pro-Union Work Environment

• A Comparatively Low Level of State Services

• Favorable Views on Taxation

• More Liberal Policies in the Areas of Education and Civil Rights

Which characteristic of political culture in Texas places an emphasis on
traditional values and moralism?

• Classical Conservatism

• Populism

• Social Conservatism

• Classical Liberalism