Discuss Max Weber's "Protestant ethic" and its influence on American political culture.
What will be an ideal response?
Early American religious ideas put forth that a believer had an obligation to work, save money, obey secular law, and do good works. According to Weber, this led to the rise of capitalism in America. The values also had political effects in that the people holding them were motivated to engage in civic and communal action.
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The argument that a dual convergence will take place, and CMEs and LMEs will continue to have significant differences, is a component of the ______.
A. globalization assimilation policy B. liberal market economies argument C. varieties of capitalism (VOC) perspective D. competitive advantage strategy
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Public hearings are not part of the sunset review process. 2. The sunset review process is an attempt to create greater government accountability. 3. The secretary of state is elected for four-year terms. 4. All of the key leaders in the plural executive are elected. 5. The elected officials of Texas’s executive branch serve terms of four years in office.