Question 1

Since the mid-1990s Quebec's desire for separation from Canada has waned, working as an example of __________.

Accepted Answer

A) bilingualism and multiculturalism leading to national fragmentation 
B) an active desire for a subculture to become absorbed by mainstream culture 
C) how continued adherence to traditions and religious leaders in the modern era can lead to peace 
D) mainstream culture's general supremacy 
A) bilingualism and multiculturalism leading to national fragmentation 
B) an active desire for a subculture to become absorbed by mainstream culture 
C) how continued adherence to traditions and religious leaders in the modern era can lead to peace 
D) mainstream culture's general supremacy A

Question 2

How is the U.S.able to loudly proclaim its democratic values in the face of its history of low voter turnout?

Accepted Answer

A) Voter turnout is the most crucial aspect of democratic culture, but surveys measuring American voter turnout have been historically inaccurate. 
B) Voter turnout isn't an inherently crucial aspect of democratic culture. 
C) The actions of U.S. legislators outweigh the number of citizens who turnout to elect them. 
D) The American history of patriotism and its people's pride in that record transcend voter turnout. 
A) Voter turnout is the most crucial aspect of democratic culture, but surveys measuring American voter turnout have been historically inaccurate. 
B) Voter turnout isn't an inherently crucial aspect of democratic culture. 
C) The actions of U.S. legislators outweigh the number of citizens who turnout to elect them. 
D) The American history of patriotism and its people's pride in that record transcend voter turnout. B

Question 3

Some scholars argue that TV watching makes people __________ in/about community or group activities.

Accepted Answer

A) invested 
B) passive and uninterested 
C) happier and excited 
D) likely to participate 
A) invested 
B) passive and uninterested 
C) happier and excited 
D) likely to participate B

Question 4

Ethnically and linguistically distinct from the peoples of West Pakistan, the Bengalis of East Pakistan __________ in 1971.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Ethnically and linguistically distinct from the peoples...

Question 5

A country's political culture tends to be __________.

Accepted Answer

A) monolithic 
B) multifaceted 
C) static 
D) easily quantifiable 
A) monolithic 
B) multifaceted 
C) static 
D) easily quantifiable

Question 6

What is political culture? What are some essential elements of American political culture? In turn, address the differences between political culture and public opinion.Have the essential elements of American political culture changed over time or not? Provide examples in your response.

Accepted Answer

1. Define political culture.
2. Explore

Question 7

What was the catalyst for the growth of what Richard Nixon called the "silent majority?

Accepted Answer

A) A continuation of interest in the already prominent conservative Christian movement 
B) A reaction against a culture of dissent, upheaval, and cultural adventurism 
C) Growing acceptance of cultures of mediation and silence associated with eastern religions 
D) An expanding discontentment with family values 
A) A continuation of interest in the already prominent conservative Christian movement 
B) A reaction against a culture of dissent, upheaval, and cultural adventurism 
C) Growing acceptance of cultures of mediation and silence associated with eastern religions 
D) An expanding discontentment with family values

Question 8

The Indian caste system is embedded in its political culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The parents of peers are a recognized influence on the forming of political values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The 1954 Brown v.Board of Education of Topeka case is an example of __________.

Accepted Answer

A) a government effort to ensure equal treatment of job applicants regardless of race 
B) a government attempt to rid the real estate industry of racism 
C) a major federal effort to integrate the schools 
D) a federal push for integration on public mass transit 
A) a government effort to ensure equal treatment of job applicants regardless of race 
B) a government attempt to rid the real estate industry of racism 
C) a major federal effort to integrate the schools 
D) a federal push for integration on public mass transit

Question 11

Studies of __________ look for basic, general values on politics and government.

Accepted Answer

A) politics 
B) political culture 
C) public opinion 
D) political values 
A) politics 
B) political culture 
C) public opinion 
D) political values

Question 12

Describe the African-American political subculture.African-Americans tend to be __________.

Accepted Answer

A) less educated and poorer than whites, but less liberal and Republican in voting 
B) as highly educated as whites, but poorer, as well as more liberal and Democratic in voting 
C) less educated and poorer than whites, as well as more liberal and Democratic in voting 
D) less educated and poorer than whites, as well as less religious and Democratic in voting 
A) less educated and poorer than whites, but less liberal and Republican in voting 
B) as highly educated as whites, but poorer, as well as more liberal and Democratic in voting 
C) less educated and poorer than whites, as well as more liberal and Democratic in voting 
D) less educated and poorer than whites, as well as less religious and Democratic in voting

Question 13

The Norwegian Americans of the fictional "Lake Wobegon," Minnesota do not constitute a subculture because __________.

Accepted Answer

A) they are not politically radical 
B) their politics and culture are mainstream 
C) they never seek out independence 
D) their culture is not appreciated by the nation at large 
A) they are not politically radical 
B) their politics and culture are mainstream 
C) they never seek out independence 
D) their culture is not appreciated by the nation at large

Question 14

Which of the following countries have engaged in overt political socialization?

Accepted Answer

A) China and Canada 
B) England and France 
C) U)S. and England 
D) China and France 
A) China and Canada 
B) England and France 
C) U)S. and England 
D) China and France

Question 15

The rule of anticipated reactions theory explains why U.S.voter turnout is the lowest of all industrialized democracies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

If at odds with what __________ and family teach the mass media may be unsuccessful in influencing the peoples' political existence.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If at odds with what __________ and...

Question 17

Culture and development are rarely linked.For instance, Max Weber argued that Catholicism is the cultural basis of capitalism because of an engrained work ethic among Catholics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Theodor Adorno and others created a 29-item questionnaire that allegedly showed __________.

Accepted Answer

A) pre-fascist political views. 
B) one's knowledge of culture. 
C) ideological religious tendencies. 
D) Religipre-democratic political views. 
A) pre-fascist political views. 
B) one's knowledge of culture. 
C) ideological religious tendencies. 
D) Religipre-democratic political views.

Question 19

What are the main ideas behind participant, subject, and parochial political culture?

Accepted Answer

The concepts of participant, subject, an

Question 20

Why is it significant that California made English its official language in 1986, and in 1998 eliminated bilingual education, speeding assimilation of subcultures?

Accepted Answer

A) California's approach has been considered divisive, if not discriminatory. 
B) California is rarely an indicator of nationwide trends. 
C) California is often an indicator of nationwide trends. 
D) California is often far more progressive than the nation at large. 
A) California's approach has been considered divisive, if not discriminatory. 
B) California is rarely an indicator of nationwide trends. 
C) California is often an indicator of nationwide trends. 
D) California is often far more progressive than the nation at large.

Since the mid-1990s Quebec's desire for separation from Canada has waned, working as an example of __________.

How is the U.S.able to loudly proclaim its democratic values in the face of its history of low voter turnout?

Some scholars argue that TV watching makes people __________ in/about community or group activities.

Ethnically and linguistically distinct from the peoples of West Pakistan, the Bengalis of East Pakistan __________ in 1971.

A country's political culture tends to be __________.

What is political culture? What are some essential elements of American political culture? In turn, address the differences between political culture and public opinion.Have the essential elements of American political culture changed over time or not? Provide examples in your response.

What was the catalyst for the growth of what Richard Nixon called the "silent majority?

The Indian caste system is embedded in its political culture.

The parents of peers are a recognized influence on the forming of political values.

The 1954 Brown v.Board of Education of Topeka case is an example of __________.

Studies of __________ look for basic, general values on politics and government.

Describe the African-American political subculture.African-Americans tend to be __________.

The Norwegian Americans of the fictional "Lake Wobegon," Minnesota do not constitute a subculture because __________.

Which of the following countries have engaged in overt political socialization?

The rule of anticipated reactions theory explains why U.S.voter turnout is the lowest of all industrialized democracies.

If at odds with what __________ and family teach the mass media may be unsuccessful in influencing the peoples' political existence.

Culture and development are rarely linked.For instance, Max Weber argued that Catholicism is the cultural basis of capitalism because of an engrained work ethic among Catholics.

Theodor Adorno and others created a 29-item questionnaire that allegedly showed __________.

What are the main ideas behind participant, subject, and parochial political culture?

Why is it significant that California made English its official language in 1986, and in 1998 eliminated bilingual education, speeding assimilation of subcultures?

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Exam 7: Political Culture

Since the mid-1990s Quebec's desire for separation from Canada has waned, working as an example of __________.

How is the U.S.able to loudly proclaim its democratic values in the face of its history of low voter turnout?

Some scholars argue that TV watching makes people __________ in/about community or group activities.

Ethnically and linguistically distinct from the peoples of West Pakistan, the Bengalis of East Pakistan __________ in 1971.

A country's political culture tends to be __________.

What is political culture? What are some essential elements of American political culture? In turn, address the differences between political culture and public opinion.Have the essential elements of American political culture changed over time or not? Provide examples in your response.

What was the catalyst for the growth of what Richard Nixon called the "silent majority?

The Indian caste system is embedded in its political culture.

The parents of peers are a recognized influence on the forming of political values.

The 1954 Brown v.Board of Education of Topeka case is an example of __________.

Studies of __________ look for basic, general values on politics and government.

Describe the African-American political subculture.African-Americans tend to be __________.

The Norwegian Americans of the fictional "Lake Wobegon," Minnesota do not constitute a subculture because __________.

Which of the following countries have engaged in overt political socialization?

The rule of anticipated reactions theory explains why U.S.voter turnout is the lowest of all industrialized democracies.

If at odds with what __________ and family teach the mass media may be unsuccessful in influencing the peoples' political existence.

Culture and development are rarely linked.For instance, Max Weber argued that Catholicism is the cultural basis of capitalism because of an engrained work ethic among Catholics.

Theodor Adorno and others created a 29-item questionnaire that allegedly showed __________.

What are the main ideas behind participant, subject, and parochial political culture?

Why is it significant that California made English its official language in 1986, and in 1998 eliminated bilingual education, speeding assimilation of subcultures?

Politics and Political Science

Theories

Political Ideologies

States

Constitutions and Rights

Regimes

Public Opinion

Political Communication

Interest Groups

Parties

Elections

Legislatures

Executives and Bureaucracies

Judiciaries

Political Economy

Violence and Revolution

International Relations

Filters