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.

Government agencies that provide social services.

Voluntary organizations and groups that operate independently of the government.

The military and law enforcement agencies of a state.

Political parties and elections.

The British Parliament

The National Health Service (NHS)

Amnesty International UK

The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom

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.

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

It promotes secularism and separation of church and state.

It has no impact on the country's political culture.

It dictates many aspects of citizen life and the legal system.

It encourages gender equality and women's participation in politics.

Citizens in both countries are equally likely to trust their governments.

Citizens in the UK are more likely to demand greater government control, while citizens in China prioritize individual rights.

Citizens in the UK are more likely to prioritize individual rights and question government authority, while citizens in China may be more accepting of state control for the sake of social order.

There is no significant difference in how political culture shapes citizen attitudes in these two countries.

A set of beliefs and values about how government should be organized and what its goals should be.

The day-to-day operations of a government bureaucracy.

The study of voting patterns in elections.

A country's foreign policy objectives.

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.

Watching the news on television.

Voting in an election.

Paying taxes.

Attending a school board meeting.