KC 6 - Political Culture

Question 1

What is POLITICAL CULTURE? (Almond)

Answer 1

the appreciation of governmental affairs, expressed in beliefs, symbols and values.

Question 2

What is SOCIAL CAPITAL?

Answer 2

values and connections to the ruling class.

Question 3

What does Almond say that political culture includes? (3 types of orientation)

Answer 3

Cognitive orientation (Knowledge and Belief)
Affective orientation (Feelings)
Evaluative orientation (Judgement and Opinion)

Question 4

What did Almond do to research political culture

Answer 4

Asked questions in regards to how political an individual was. E.g How likely are you to influence government?

Question 5

Why is political culture important in politics?

Answer 5

Effects the success and support of a governmental system

Question 6

What is a strong criticism of political culture?

Answer 6

Immigration and globalisation mean that there is a far more diverse political culture

Question 7

What do marxists say about political culture?

Answer 7

Political culture is based on the ruling class ideology - cultural hegemony

Question 8

Why is the rational choice theory important in political culture?

Answer 8

suggests that people are political active through choice rather than by cultural influence

Question 9

Explain Russia and Political Culture

Answer 9

Mixture of authoritarian and communist ideas have prevented democratisation

Question 10

Explain Democracy and Political Culture

Answer 10

Political culture is central to the consolidation of democracy