Political Culture
This term refers to the collective attitudes, values, and beliefs about government and politics in a society.
What is political culture?
This term refers to voluntary organizations outside of government control that help people advance their interests.
What is civil society?
Voting, protesting, and joining political parties are all forms of this.
What is political participation?
A government’s ability to maintain order and enforce laws is an indicator of this.
What is political stability?
The gradual shift from an authoritarian regime to a democratic government is known as this.
What is democratization?
This country’s ruling Communist Party maintains strict control over political participation and civil society.
What is China?
A society with deep divisions based on ethnicity, religion, or ideology is said to have this type of political culture
What is a fragmented political culture?
In an authoritarian regime, the government may establish these types of organizations to control civil participation.
What are state-controlled interest groups?
This type of participation is often illegal and includes riots, revolutions, or violent uprisings.
What is unconventional political participation?
Deep divisions in society based on religion, ethnicity, or class are known as this.
What are political cleavages?
A sudden and often violent overthrow of a government is called this.
What is a revolution?
In this country, Vladimir Putin has centralized power while limiting political opposition and press freedom.
What is Russia?
Refers to a government's ability to maintain order and provide services.
What is legitimacy?
This type of group influences policy but does not seek direct control over the government.
What is an interest group?
A political system where citizens have few or no opportunities to participate is called this.
What is an authoritarian regime?
This term describes a situation where the government is unable to function effectively due to corruption or inefficiency.
What is a failed state?
This type of political change occurs when military forces seize control of the government.
What is a coup d’état?
The political system or nation state is often challenged by ethnic and religious divisions, making elections highly contentious.
What is Nigeria?
This type of legitimacy is based on long-standing traditions and historical practices.
What is traditional legitimacy?
A society where people generally trust each other and the government is said to have high levels of this.
What is social capital?
Elections that appear democratic but have little competition or transparency are known as this.
What are illiberal or sham elections?
In democracies, political stability is often maintained through this system of multiple competing political parties.
What is a multi-party system?
International organizations like the UN and IMF can pressure countries to adopt democratic reforms through this.
What is economic or diplomatic pressure?
In Iran, the Supreme Leader has ultimate authority, but elections for this governing body still allow some public participation.
What is the Majles (parliament)?
Political socialization often occurs through these major influences, such as family, media, and schools.
What are agents of political socialization?
When the government restricts or suppresses civil society, it often limits this fundamental right.
What is freedom of association?
When political parties are banned or restricted, people may turn to these informal groups for political expression.
What are underground or opposition movements?
An economic crisis, widespread corruption, or lack of government responsiveness can lead to this major political event.
What is regime change?
When a country reverses democratization and moves back toward authoritarianism, it is experiencing this.
What is democratic backsliding?
The ruling party maintains control through a combination of state media influence, legal restrictions on opposition candidates, and "managed democracy" tactics.
What is Russia?
This economic ideology, which gained prominence in the late 20th century, promotes free markets, deregulation, privatization, and reduced government intervention in the economy, influencing leaders like Margaret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan.
What is Neoliberalism?