Political Culture & Participation

The strategies used by political parties to win elections.

The shared values, beliefs, and attitudes of a population towards politics and government.

The formal institutions and structures of a government.

The economic policies adopted by a country.

In democratic regimes, civil society is usually restricted by the government, while in authoritarian regimes, it operates freely.

In democratic regimes, civil society acts as a check on government power, while in authoritarian regimes, it is often restricted.

Civil society plays the same role in both democratic and authoritarian regimes.

In democratic regimes, civil society is primarily focused on economic development, while in authoritarian regimes, it focuses on political activism.

It promotes individual freedom and limited government intervention.

It has no impact on the relationship between the people and the state.

It influences how the government operates and interacts with its citizens through its emphasis on collective property and class struggle.

It encourages a multi-party democratic system.

Level of economic development

Influence of religion (Islamism)

Access to education

Strength of political parties

The current ruling political party

A country's history, religion, social norms, and economic conditions

The latest public opinion polls

The personal beliefs of individual politicians

Democratic regimes tend to suppress political participation, while authoritarian regimes encourage it.

Democratic regimes encourage participation through free and fair elections and civil liberties, while authoritarian regimes often limit participation through restrictions on speech and assembly.

Both democratic and authoritarian regimes have the same level of political participation.

Democratic regimes only allow participation from certain groups, while authoritarian regimes allow everyone to participate.

A unified national identity

Regional differences in history and culture

A lack of political parties

A homogenous religious population

By ignoring the divisions and hoping they disappear.

By promoting national unity, offering equal rights, and addressing grievances.

By suppressing minority groups and enforcing conformity.

By encouraging further divisions to maintain political control.

Authoritarian regimes tend to offer more protections than democratic regimes.

Democratic regimes tend to offer more protections than authoritarian regimes.

All regimes offer the same level of protection for civil rights and liberties.

The level of protection depends solely on the country's economic status.

The British Parliament

The National Health Service (NHS)

Amnesty International UK

The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom