Question

Political _______, the often greatly exaggerated legends and stories that are shared by a nation, are used to reinforce the country’s values. The tale of George Washington and the cherry tree is one example.

Answer 1

Answer:

Folklore

Explanation:

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''Political FOLKLORE the often greatly exaggerated legends and stories that are shared by a nation, are used to reinforce the country’s values...''.

Folklore is defined as the myths or beliefs that are passed from one generation to another. As there are traditional myths, religion myths, and so on, we also have Political myths or folklores. An example is given in the question which is that of the tale of George Washington and the cherry tree.

The tale was about George Washington cutting a cherry tree by the hatchet that was giving to little George Washington by his Father as a gift and because he could not lie, he had to tell his Father the truth.

Answer 2

Answer:

Political Folklore

Explanation:

Political folklores represent a politically relevant body of culture shared by a group of people which may take the form of different traditions such as: tales(ex:" The tale of George Washington and the cherry tree") proverbs and jokes or other material ones that may involve building styles or types of attire. Political folklore may also include rituals and celebrations such as how the U. S may observe George Washington or Abraham Lincoln as America's heroes This is done to instill or strengthen patriotism among citizens.