Constructivism differs from primordialism in that, constructivism ________
A. emphasizes that political identities are permanent and unchanging
B. assumes that group membership automatically elicits group loyalty
C. offers an intuitive explanation for the sources of political identity: you're born with it
D. suggests that individuals are completely free to choose their identity
E. assumes individuals attribute political importance to pre-existing forms of identity
E
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In emphasizing the importance of culture in the processes of
change, Max Weber: A) drew a linkage between the Protestant religion and the rise of capitalism. B) analyzed the influence of families on political values. C) studied the impact of modern technologies on values. D) argued that the economic system had limited impacts on change.
The basic unit of local government in most states is called the
A) parish. B) province. C) county. D) municipality. E) city.
Acts of the Texas legislature and the selection of appointed leaders made former Governor Rick Perry
A) immune from indictment for suspected criminal activity. B) step down after a single term. C) less powerful than most earlier governors. D) more powerful than most earlier governors.
When President Lincoln instituted a blockade of southern ports, thereby committing an act of war, he did so
A) under his constitutional power as commander in chief. B) under emergency powers granted by the Constitution. C) under his constitutional power to tax and spend for the general welfare. D) by claiming inherent powers to preserve the Union. E) constitutionally with the authority of Congress.