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?

<p>As subjects (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Due to lack of government attention (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The complex nature of preferences (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is participant culture considered important for democracies?

<p>It helps the government in governance by involving citizens. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Predictability and reliability of politicians' actions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Parochial culture (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Materialist values prioritize survival and economic aspects, while post-materialist values transcend material concerns. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Corruption within the political system. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To ensure citizens obey laws for security. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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