Political Culture and Ideology

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What is the term used to describe the shared values, beliefs, and norms that shape a society's political behavior?

  1. Political culture

  2. Political ideology

  3. Political socialization

  4. Political participation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Political culture refers to the shared values, beliefs, and norms that shape a society's political behavior.

Which of the following is NOT a common dimension of political ideology?

  1. Left-right

  2. Authoritarian-libertarian

  3. Traditional-progressive

  4. Materialist-post-materialist


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Traditional-progressive is not a common dimension of political ideology. The other three options are commonly used to measure ideological differences.

The concept of political culture was first developed by which scholar?

  1. Gabriel Almond

  2. Sidney Verba

  3. David Easton

  4. Robert Dahl


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gabriel Almond is credited with developing the concept of political culture.

Which of the following is an example of a political ideology?

  1. Liberalism

  2. Conservatism

  3. Socialism

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Liberalism, conservatism, and socialism are all examples of political ideologies.

The term 'political socialization' refers to the process by which:

  1. Individuals learn about politics and develop their political beliefs.

  2. Political leaders are selected and elected.

  3. Public policies are made and implemented.

  4. Political parties compete for power.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Political socialization is the process by which individuals learn about politics and develop their political beliefs.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences political culture?

  1. History

  2. Geography

  3. Religion

  4. Economic development


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Economic development is not a factor that directly influences political culture. The other three options are commonly cited as factors that shape political culture.

The term 'ideology' was first used by:

  1. Karl Marx

  2. Alexis de Tocqueville

  3. Edmund Burke

  4. John Locke


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Antoine Destutt de Tracy first used the term 'ideology' in the late 18th century.

Which of the following is NOT a common characteristic of political ideologies?

  1. They are based on a set of core beliefs.

  2. They offer a vision of a better society.

  3. They are used to justify political action.

  4. They are static and unchanging.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Political ideologies are not static and unchanging. They evolve over time in response to changing social, economic, and political conditions.

The term 'left-wing' is often used to describe political ideologies that:

  1. Support social equality and economic redistribution.

  2. Support traditional values and limited government intervention.

  3. Support free markets and individual liberty.

  4. Support environmental protection and sustainability.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The term 'left-wing' is often used to describe political ideologies that support social equality and economic redistribution.

Which of the following is NOT a common characteristic of political culture?

  1. It is shared by a majority of the population.

  2. It is relatively stable over time.

  3. It is influenced by history, geography, and religion.

  4. It is the same in all societies.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Political culture is not the same in all societies. It varies across countries and regions.

The term 'right-wing' is often used to describe political ideologies that:

  1. Support social equality and economic redistribution.

  2. Support traditional values and limited government intervention.

  3. Support free markets and individual liberty.

  4. Support environmental protection and sustainability.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The term 'right-wing' is often used to describe political ideologies that support traditional values and limited government intervention.

Which of the following is NOT a common method of studying political culture?

  1. Survey research

  2. Content analysis

  3. Participant observation

  4. Experimental research


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Experimental research is not a common method of studying political culture. The other three options are more commonly used.

The term 'authoritarian' is often used to describe political ideologies that:

  1. Support individual liberty and limited government power.

  2. Support social equality and economic redistribution.

  3. Support traditional values and limited government intervention.

  4. Support the concentration of power in the hands of a small group of elites.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The term 'authoritarian' is often used to describe political ideologies that support the concentration of power in the hands of a small group of elites.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of political ideology?

  1. Liberalism

  2. Conservatism

  3. Socialism

  4. Environmentalism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Environmentalism is not a common type of political ideology. The other three options are more commonly recognized as political ideologies.

The term 'libertarian' is often used to describe political ideologies that:

  1. Support individual liberty and limited government power.

  2. Support social equality and economic redistribution.

  3. Support traditional values and limited government intervention.

  4. Support the concentration of power in the hands of a small group of elites.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The term 'libertarian' is often used to describe political ideologies that support individual liberty and limited government power.

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