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Define Political Culture.
Shared attitudes, values, and beliefs of a country's citizens regarding politics.
Define Political Socialization.
Lifelong process of acquiring political beliefs and values.
What are agents of political socialization?
Factors that influence political learning, such as family, education, media, and religion.
Contrast authoritarian vs. democratic socialization.
Authoritarian: Enforces conforming beliefs through pressure. Democratic: Less pressure, more freedom.
Compare the influence of geography in the UK and Nigeria.
UK: Insularity, small size. Nigeria: Patchwork of geographies, distinctive regions.
Compare the role of religion in Iran and Mexico.
Iran: Shiism, Sharia, no separation of church and state. Mexico: Catholic Church's past political influence.
Compare political culture in Russia and China.
Russia: State importance over individual. China: Collectivism, self-sufficiency.
How does Sharia law affect Nigerian political culture?
Sharia law contributes to regionalism and religious conflict, particularly in northern states.
How does the concept of Noblesse Oblige affect UK policy?
Noblesse Oblige has contributed to the development of the welfare state, such as the NHS.