Midterm 2 - Various Authors Flashcards
1
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What is political culture?
A
Term used by political scientists to describe the networks of beliefs about politics and policy that undergird political action in that community
2
Q
What is a major-minority state?
A
Meaning that whites are not a majority
3
Q
What is a plural executive?
A
Independently elected executive officials that further limit the governor’s actions
4
Q
What is Prop 140?
A
1) Installed term limits for legislators (three, two year terms)
2) Cut legislative staff by half
3) Cut off most legislators from retirement benefits that they previously could have received
5
Q
What are delegates?
A
Legislators who simply vote the way their constituents prefer
