Chapter 18: Introduction to Texas Government

an organization that promoted German immigration to Texas on the 1840's. 

miniruty groups that make up a majority of the population of the state. Anglos are no longer a majority.

a political subculture that expects government to act as a positive force to archieve a common good for all citizens.

a political subculture that expects governments to benefit the individual rather than society in general.

a political subculture that expects government to maintain the exisiting political order for the benefit of a small elite.

a statement of the primary beliefs and goals of a political party.

an economic system in which most wealth is derived from the use of the land.

an economy based on many types of economic activity rather than one of a few activites.