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PoliSciW/LimExm2
Chs. 3, 4, & 5
5
Political Studies
Undergraduate 1
02/24/2011

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What is a factor that can determine whether a change in public policy will happen when dealing w/ state election candidates?
Definition
If elections are competitive w/ two or more candidates vying (rivalry) w/ nearly equal chances of winning, the election outcome will matter. If only ONE candidate is running, outcome is certain and change is unlikely.
Term
What is turnout in elections and other political participation like in states with a Traditionalistic Political Culture?
Definition
LOW b/c believe that decisions should be made by those most capable, not by typical citizens.
Term
What is turnout in elections and other political participation like in states with a Moralistic Political Culture?
Definition
HIGH b/c they believe that participation is a CIVIC DUTY.
Term
What is turnout in elections and other political participation like in states with a Individualistic Political Culture?
Definition

~in the MIDDLE~

Citizens should participate in elections and other political activities to GAIN power and influence b/c they believe in USING goverment to serve ONE'S PURPOSE.

Term
What are the THREE main Political Cultures that Daniel Elazar posited (affirms or assumes esistance of/suggests) to describe states?
Definition

Traditionalistic, Moralistic, and Individualistic.

*NOTE: some states can be a combination of two of these.

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