Comparative Government and Politics - Political Culture

Question 1

what is political culture

Answer 1

the sum of individual values and norms regarding politics and the political system, or the culture of a group which gives shared meaning to political action

Question 2

what is elite political culture

Answer 2

the values and norms regarding politics and the political system held by those closest to the centres of political power, including elected officials, bureaucrats and business leaders

Question 3

what is identity politics

Answer 3

political positions and activities based on association with a particular identity, such as gender, age, ethnicity, religion, disability, or sexual orientation

Question 4

what is civic culture

Answer 4

a moderate political culture in which most people accept the obligation to participate in political while acknowledging the authority of the state and its right to take decisions

Question 5

what is post-materialism

Answer 5

a set of values emphasising the quality of life over materialist values such as economic growth and physical security

Question 6

what is political trust

Answer 6

the belief that rulers are generally well-intentioned and effective in serving the interests of the governed

Question 7

what is a core state

Answer 7

the most powerful and culturally central state in a civilisation - India (Hindu)

Question 8

what is a member state

Answer 8

a state fully identified with a particular civilisation - UK (Western)

Question 9

what is a lone state

Answer 9

a state lacking cultural commonality with other societies - Japan (Japanese)