Types of Cultures and Government Stability Quiz

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What is the primary focus of political culture?

Valuing traditions and beliefs about politics (correct)

Implementing policies in a country

Promoting stereotypes in multicultural societies

Observing and measuring preferences

Why is political culture challenging to understand?

It does not exist in multicultural societies

It involves preferences which are difficult to measure (correct)

It is easy to observe and measure

It is based on stereotypes

What characterizes a parochial culture according to Almond & Verba?

Citizens being unaware or uninterested in political affairs (correct)

Citizens who solve issues with government assistance

Citizens actively participating in government policies

Government paying attention to religious institutions

In a subject culture, how do citizens view the central government?

As subjects Signup and view all the answers

Why do citizens under a parochial culture often turn to religious institutions?

Due to lack of government attention Signup and view all the answers

What makes it difficult to measure political culture according to the text?

The complex nature of preferences Signup and view all the answers

Why is participant culture considered important for democracies?

It helps the government in governance by involving citizens. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of political trust, what does 'accountability' refer to?

Predictability and reliability of politicians' actions. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of culture is necessary as citizens often belong to various cultures?

Parochial culture Signup and view all the answers

What defines materialist values in contrast to post-materialist values?

Materialist values prioritize survival and economic aspects, while post-materialist values transcend material concerns. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor that can destroy political trust according to the text?

Corruption within the political system. Signup and view all the answers

Why do governments need elements of subject culture according to the text?

To ensure citizens obey laws for security. Signup and view all the answers

Types of Cultures and Government Stability Quiz

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What is the primary focus of political culture?

Why is political culture challenging to understand?

What characterizes a parochial culture according to Almond & Verba?

In a subject culture, how do citizens view the central government?

Why do citizens under a parochial culture often turn to religious institutions?

What makes it difficult to measure political culture according to the text?

Why is participant culture considered important for democracies?

In the context of political trust, what does 'accountability' refer to?

Which type of culture is necessary as citizens often belong to various cultures?

What defines materialist values in contrast to post-materialist values?

What is a key factor that can destroy political trust according to the text?

Why do governments need elements of subject culture according to the text?

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