Term
| What is a factor that can determine whether a change in public policy will happen when dealing w/ state election candidates? |
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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. |
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Term
| What is turnout in elections and other political participation like in states with a Traditionalistic Political Culture? |
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Definition
| LOW b/c believe that decisions should be made by those most capable, not by typical citizens. |
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| What is turnout in elections and other political participation like in states with a Moralistic Political Culture? |
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Definition
| HIGH b/c they believe that participation is a CIVIC DUTY. |
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Term
| What is turnout in elections and other political participation like in states with a Individualistic Political Culture? |
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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. |
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Term
| What are the THREE main Political Cultures that Daniel Elazar posited (affirms or assumes esistance of/suggests) to describe states? |
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Definition
Traditionalistic, Moralistic, and Individualistic.
*NOTE: some states can be a combination of two of these. |
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