Chapter 5 - 128-132, 138-148

Question 1

fundamental political values and beliefs and orientations that are widely held within a political community

Answer 1

political culture

Question 2

ways in which politics is discussed and the rhetoric that is used in political presuasion

Answer 2

political discourse

Question 3

process by which new generations and immigrants are socialized into the political culture

Answer 3

political socialization

Question 4

variations on the national political culture

Answer 4

subcultures

Question 5

the key to political culture is

Answer 5

dominant values of a society

Question 6

transmission of political culture-

agents of are:

Answer 6

socialization

family, friends, media, school etc

Question 7

Canada’s political culture bears similarities to

Answer 7

other western liberal democracies and in particular, countries originally colonized by the United Kingdom

Question 8

We can analyze political culture by reviewing__________ and __________(sample surveys)

Answer 8

history of government and current trends via surveys etc to capture views of current public and basis for policy

Question 9

Liberalism emphasizes the VALUE of INDIVIDUAL FREEDOM based on a belief that individuals are generally…

Answer 9

Liberalism emphasizes the _________ of ________________________ based on a belief that individuals are generally capable of using reason in pursuit of their own interests

Question 10

________looks to laws based on traditional (religious) moral values and established institutions to maintain an orderly society. Has a less _______ view of people and intentions and sees many as ____________ and largely out to benefit themselves.

Answer 10

Conservatism
Has a less POSITIVE view of people and intentions and sees many as POORLY INFORMED and largely out to benefit themselves.

Question 11

Political ideology is not as broad as political _________, and is typically held by the educated __________.

Answer 11

Political ideology is not as broad as political CULTURE, and is typically held by the educated ELITE.

Question 12

ideas, values and beliefs about politics, society and the economic system based on assumptions about human nature.

Answer 12

Political Ideology

Question 13

Socialism has the greatest emphasis on __________ by seeking to reduce competition and _______&_________ in society. Somewhat Utilitarian in the approach (MILL)

Answer 13

conservatism, winners and losers.

Question 14

Theory that those who have grown up in a relative secure society with affluence are more likely to be concerned with ‘post-materialist values’ like…

Answer 14

Post-Materialist Theory- self esteem, self expression, participation in economic political decisions, emphasis quality of life, diversity and environmental concern

Question 15

materialistic values =

Answer 15

concern for economic growth,, order and physical security

Question 16

Post-materialism has led to a number of political trends including:

Answer 16

• greater citizen activism
• questioning of authority
• new political parties and social movements
• new issues (gender inequality)
• more liberal social values

Question 17

what percentage of canadians choose environmental protection over economic prosperity

Answer 17

72%

Question 18

Canadian political culture is often described in terms of the

Answer 18

values of liberal democracy

Question 19

What fraction of Canadians believe democracy is the best form of govt

Answer 19

7/8

Question 20

belief government is responsive to people and that people can influence what the government does

Answer 20

political efficacy

Question 21

T/F Majority of Canadians tend to favour controls on the rights and freedoms of those they view as promoting hatred

Answer 21

T

Question 22

T/F Canadians value equality more than personal freedom

Answer 22

F- 2/3 of people preferred Personal Freedom

Question 23

T/F Canadians agree large companies should have fixed quotas to ensure enough women are hired

Answer 23

F- 2/3 opposed this idea

Question 24

T/F 1/4 of Canadians polled think companies should ensure a proportion of jobs go to french speaking individuals

Answer 24

T

Question 25

5 influences on Political attitudes:

SLGEY

Answer 25

Social class
Language
Gender
Ethnicity
Youth

Question 26

________ class people are more likely to take up “____ _____’’ positions in favour of greater economic equality, greater _____ for govt and support for various social programs.

Answer 26

Working class people are more likely to take up “left wing’ positions in favour of greater economic equality , greater role for government and support for various social programs