Ch. 1

Question 1

Political culture

Answer 1

broadly shared values, beliefs, and attitudes about how the government should function and politics should operate. American political culture emphasizes the values of liberty, equality, and democracy. (page 5)

Question 2

Moralistic political culture

Answer 2

the belief that government should be active in promoting the public good and that citizens should participate in politics and civic activities to ensure that good. (page 5)

Question 3

Individualistic political culture

Answer 3

the belief that government should limit its role to providing order in society, so that citizens can pursue their economic self-interests. (page 5)

Question 4

Traditionalistic political culture

Answer 4

the belief that government should be dominated by political elites and guided by tradition. (page 5)

Question 5

Elite

Answer 5

a small group of people that dominates the political process. (page 5)

Question 6

Provincialism

Answer 6

a narrow, limited, and self-interested view of the world. (page 6)

Question 7

North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

Answer 7

trade treaty among the United States, Canada, and Mexico to lower and eliminate tariffs among the three countries. (page 18)

Question 8

Urbanization

Answer 8

the process by which people move from rural areas to cities. (page 27)

Question 9

Political economy

Answer 9

the complex interrelations between politics and the economy, as well as their effect on one another. (page 28)