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Ch 2
Cal Gov
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Political Studies
Undergraduate 4
02/17/2014

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Term
Political Culture
Definition
product of historical events, migration, and settlement patterns, and the presence of various social groups
Term
Traditionalistic culture
Definition
characterized by the dominance of a small, self-perpetuating, paternalistic ruling elite, and a large, compliant nonelite
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Moralistic culture
Definition
emphasizes a public-spirited citizenry dedicated to the common betterment of all its memebers
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Individualistic culture
Definition
emphasizes the goals, aspirations, and initiative of private individuals or groups
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Political development
Definition
growth and change that occurs within political systems
1) governments ability to manage affairs and respond to demands
2) increase in democratic values
3) increase in economic specialization
Term
unification
Definition
primary stage of government
governments function is to make the society into a state
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CA joins the US
Definition
1848 treaty of hildalgo
after mexican american war
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CA Constitution
Definition
created in 1849
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Big four
Definition
formed central pacific railroad
created into Southern Pacific Railroad
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Responsible liberalism
Definition
Pat Brown
progressive welfare policies
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