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What is a Comparative Method? |
A learning approach based on studying the differences and similarities among similar units of analysis (such as states). |
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What is Variance? |
The difference between units of analysis on a particular measure. |
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What are Sociodemographics? |
The characteristics of a population, including the size, age, and ethnicity. |
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What is Political Culture? |
The attitudes and beliefs broadly shared in a political about the role and responsibilities of government. |
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What is Moralistic culture? |
A political culture that views politics and government as the means to achieve the collective good. |
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What is Individualistic culture? |
The political culture that views politics and government as just another way to achieve individual goals. |
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What is Traditionalistic Culture? |
A political culture that views politics and government as a means of maintaining the existing social order. |
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What are Laboratories of Democracy? |
A metaphor that emphasizes the state's ability to engage in different policy experiments without interference from the federal government. |
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What is Devolution? |
The process of taking power and responsibility away from the federal government and giving it to State and local governments. |
