What are culture and social identity? How are they formed?

What will be an ideal response?

Culture can be understood as the shared set of norms, beliefs, and practices of a group of people typically associated with the masses and not just the elites of a society. Culture is learned from family, friends, the media, churches, and other organizations. Social Identity is an element of culture that reflects a person’s self-understanding of their status or membership within a large group.

Political Science

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Which of the following is NOT a limit on the power of the Brazilian presidency? a. Although the president is able to issue provisional measures, these are limited for sixty days, after which time, Congress must pass, reject, or allow the provisional legislation to continue. b. Although the president can initiate legislation, Congress can amend these proposals. c. Congress has the right to be

consulted on executive appointments. d. Congress has oversight powers concerning economic policy. e. All of the president's appointments must be ratified by the Senate.

Political Science

Which method/approach seeks to explain political outcomes by looking at the effects of individual political actors and gaining an understanding of their decision-making process?

a. Choice approach b. Critical case study method c. Comparative method d. Structural approach e. Single case study method

Political Science