Texas Political Culture Flashcards

Flashcards to review Texas political culture lecture notes.

Political Culture

A shared set of values and beliefs about how government should function.

Defining characteristics of U.S. Political Culture

Key concepts like liberty, equality, and democracy.

Subcultures in Texas

Traditionalistic and individualistic.

Additional factors influencing Texas Political Culture

Geography, the economy (particularly oil and gas), and demography.

Moralistic Political Culture

Belief that government should be active in promoting the public good and citizens should participate in politics.

Individualistic Political Culture

Belief that government should limit its role to establishing order so citizens can pursue their economic interests.

Traditionalistic Political Culture

Belief that government should be dominated by a political elite and guided by tradition.

Provincialism

A narrow view of the world; limited self-interest.

First wave of Texas Economy transformation

Cotton and Cattle.

North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

Created a free trade zone between Canada, the United States, and Mexico.