Political Culture Flashcards
Moralistic Political Culture
see the government as a means to better society and promote the general welfare
- Politicians put the interests of the people they serve above their own
- Politicians are motivated by a desire to benefit the community rather than by a need to profit financially
- Value citizen engagement and citizen political participation
Individualistic Political Culture
government is a mechanism for addressing issues that matter to individual citizens and pursuing individual goals (AKA the government is like a marketplace)
- Focusing on individual needs and private goals RATHER than the best interests of everyone in the community
- Individuals are motivated to engage in politics ONLY IF they have a personal interest
- Citizens are more tolerant of corruption
Traditionalistic Political Culture
government is necessary to maintaining the existing social order (status quo)
- New public policies will be advanced only if they reinforce the beliefs and interests of those in power
- Political participation is seen as a privilege reserved for only those who meet the qualifications
- Voter participation is generally lower and there are more barriers to participation
