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Compares effectiveness of state and federal aid to cities with populations of 25,000 or over.

Daniel J. Elazar's typology of political culture (American Federalism: A View from the States, New York: Crowell, 1966), which posits the existence of three basic political orientations -- moralistic, individualistic, & traditionalistic -- is updated for all US states for 1980 using religious affiliation data taken from a decennial enumeration (N not provided) conducted under the auspices of the National Council of Churches. The effects of political culture on state politics & policy are tested using two strategies: calculating partial correlation coefficients for ten dependent variables holding four environmental variables constant; & estimating regression equations within two categories: calculating partial correlation coefficients for ten dependent variables holding four environmental variables constant; & estimating regression equations within two categories of political culture to measure the indirect or contextual effects of culture. The analysis reveals that moralistic states have more interparty competition, higher voter turnout, more policy-relevant parties, & more liberal & innovative policies. Traditionalistic states show less interparty competition, lower voter turnout, & more conservative & less innovative policies. It is concluded that political culture should be ignored in explaining differences in state politics, & that more research on the contextual influence of political culture is needed. 4 Tables. Adapted from the source document.

The index of socioeconomic (SE) & cultural diversity among the US states formulated by John L. Sullivan for 1960 (see SA 24:1/76H7468) is recreated for 1980. Comparisons are made between the diversity indices for the 2 time periods & correlations are made between the diversity index, region, & political culture. Policy consequences of the updated measure of state diversity are assessed with 2-path analyses of a simple model. Although the 11 southern states have become more like the northern states, significant differences are found, mainly because of cultural rather than SE factors. Discussed are the strengths & weaknesses of the diversity index, measures of regionalism, & measure of political culture for comparative state policy research. 3 Tables. Adapted from the source document.

Based on standardized achievement test scores and high school graduation rates. Combined Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and American College Test (ACT) scores.