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What does political culture refer to?
Shared values, beliefs, and attitudes that shape individuals’ views of politics.
What is political socialization?
The process through which political values and norms are formed and transmitted.
What are the three types of political culture according to Almond and Verba?
Parochial, subject, and participant types.
What characterizes a parochial political culture?
Limited awareness of political life and little expectation from the political system.
In which type of political culture are citizens passive?
Subject political culture.
Which political culture is typical of democratic societies?
Participant political culture.
What is a mixed political culture?
A combination of aspects from parochial, subject, and participant cultures.
What are the four levels of political culture identified by Samuel Edward Finer?
Minimal, low, developed, and mature political culture.
What does the system level of political culture analyze?
Citizens’ attitudes toward the political system itself.
What is the process level of political culture concerned with?
How citizens view political participation and institutions.
What does the policy level of political culture reflect?
People’s opinions about the outcomes of governance.
What role does the family play in political socialization?
It is typically the first and most enduring source of political values.
How does education contribute to political socialization?
It promotes civic education, national identity, and historical understanding.
What is the impact of media on political socialization?
It spreads information and can promote accountability or reinforce loyalty.
What is the significance of peer groups in political socialization?
They shape political opinions through shared experiences and discussions.
How do interest groups contribute to political socialization?
They engage citizens in issue-based politics and activism.
What is the relationship between political culture and political systems?
Political culture influences how political systems function.
What does comparative politics focus on?
Comparing political structures, behaviors, institutions, cultures, and outcomes.
What fundamental questions does comparative politics ask?
Why are some countries democratic and others authoritarian?
What is a key principle of comparative politics?
Comparison reveals patterns.
What methods does comparative politics employ?
Snapshot and historical approaches.
What type of studies does comparative politics encompass?
Single-country case studies and cross-national trends.
What is the purpose of developing hypotheses in comparative politics?
To simplify complex realities and guide research.
What does the structural-functional approach analyze?
How structures perform functions within political systems.
What are the key structures within political systems?
Political parties, interest groups, legislatures, executives, bureaucracies, and courts.
What is the role of political socialization in political systems?
It transmits political values and norms.
What does David Easton’s political systems model distinguish between?
Inputs (demands and supports) and outputs (policies and decisions).
What challenges does comparative politics face?
Cultural, historical, and socioeconomic diversity complicates universal theories.
What is the significance of globalization in comparative politics?
It transforms how political systems function and creates new challenges.
What is the main goal of comparing political systems?
To describe, explain, and predict political phenomena.
What does the term 'political behavior' refer to?
The actions and attitudes of individuals in the political sphere.
What is the role of case studies in comparative politics?
They provide detailed analysis of specific political systems.
What does the term 'democratic peace theory' propose?
Democracies are less likely to go to war with each other.
What is the importance of conceptual frameworks in comparative politics?
They ensure concepts are understood consistently across cases.
What is the first step in the comparison process?
Description of structures, behaviors, and systems.
What does the second step in the comparison process involve?
Explanation through formulating hypotheses.
What is the third step in the comparison process?
Prediction based on past patterns.
What is a limitation of political science compared to natural sciences?
Political scientists cannot conduct controlled experiments.
What is the significance of the feedback loop in political systems?
Outputs influence society and can reinforce or change the system.
What is the role of political communication in political systems?
It spreads information through media and public discourse.
What does interest aggregation involve?
Forming coherent policy platforms.
What is the function of policymaking in political systems?
Deciding on laws and public policy.
What does policy implementation refer to?
Executing decisions made by political authorities.
What is policy adjudication?
Resolving disputes related to policies.
What is the impact of civic engagement on political systems?
It fosters transparency and accountability.
How do authoritarian regimes use political socialization?
To sustain a subject culture and promote loyalty.
What is a transitional democracy?
A political system where old and new values clash.
What is the role of civil society organizations in political socialization?
They engage citizens in activism and issue-based politics.
What does the term 'political institutions' refer to?
Structures that organize political activity and decision-making.
What is the significance of historical analysis in comparative politics?
It examines how issues evolve over time in different contexts.
What does the term 'regime type' refer to?
The classification of a government based on its structure and authority.
What is the role of the education system in political socialization?
It encourages critical thinking and active participation.
What is the impact of media access on political culture?
It fosters participant political cultures in urban areas.
What does the term 'national identity' refer to?
The sense of belonging to a nation and its political system.
What is the importance of civic duty in participant political cultures?
It encourages active involvement in decision-making processes.
What are the implications of political polarization?
It can affect respect for democratic institutions.
What is the role of political parties in political socialization?
They offer ideological orientation and organize political activity.
What is the significance of understanding political systems?
It helps explain governance, power, and policy-making.
How does comparative politics contribute to informed citizenship?
By providing insights into different political systems.
What is the ultimate goal of comparative politics?
To enhance our understanding of political life through structured comparison.
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