POLI SCI Chapter 6

Churches, clubs, businesses, and soccer leagues are all elements of ____

civil society

Some political thinkers are concerned about U.S. stability if __________ continues to grow.

polarization

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

political culture

__________ has grown in the political cultures of most advanced democracies.

Cynicism

What is one direct consequence of people demanding their "rights" in the absence of a corresponding sense of responsibility?

Demands placed on government are impossible to meet.

Minorities can be integrated into mainstream society voluntarily or through overt measures of political socialization. The U.S. has traditionally pursued the latter.

False

The parents of peers are a recognized influence in the formation of most people's political values.

False

How does political competence compare with political efficacy?

Political competence is concerned with knowing how to have a political impact, whereas political efficacy is concerned with feeling one has at least some power to have such a political impact.

What do studies on political culture and public opinion have in common?

Responses are often tracked over time to find patterns.

Which of the following viewpoints is most consistent with elite political culture?

Running for office is viable and realistic.

Of the many sources of political socialization, the family's influence usually outweighs the others.

True

The ability to function in business and governance using only one language has contributed to China's recent economic growth.

True

The caste system is embedded in India's political culture.

True

Convention delegates tend to be more __________ than average voters.

educated

Political culture changes __________.

more than was once assumed

The annual income of the average convention delegate is __________ the annual income of the average voter.

much higher than

A country's political culture tends to be __________.

multifaceted

Lower levels of education, along with corresponding lower incomes, reduce the likelihood that people will __________.

participate in politics

Because they can be voted out of office if the people are galvanized, politicians usually work to keep the public __________.

passive and quiet

Public opinion studies rarely go beyond __________.

quantified data, such as poll results

Political culture is a combination of deeply held values and __________.

reactions to current events

Elites are wealthier, better educated, and more influential than the average citizen. Politically, elites are more likely to __________ than the rest of the population.

run for office

The years of Watergate, the Vietnam War, and inflation correlated with a __________ in citizens' trust in the U.S. government.

sharp decline

Surveys indicate that faith in democracy is __________ in the United States than in other modern democracies, such as France and Germany.

stronger

The act of __________ is merely the starting point for political participation.

voting