Political Science · Comparative Political Analysis
UGC NET December 2015 Political Science
What are the three types of political culture according to Almond and Verba's study 'Civic Culture'?
AParochial, Subject, Participant ✓ Correct
BCitizen, Communal, Democratic
CAssociative, Adjudicative, Parochial
DFeudal, Semi-feudal, Democratic
Correct answer: (A) Parochial, Subject, Participant — The three types of political culture in Almond and Verba's study are parochial, subject and participant, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The three types of political culture in Almond and Verba's study are parochial, subject and participant, so that is the answer.
★In a parochial culture citizens have neither knowledge of nor interest in politics, as in tribal societies and Mexico.
★In a subject culture citizens are aware of and obey the system but participate little, as in Germany, Italy and China.
★In a participant culture citizens understand and actively take part through voting and voluntary associations.
★The ideal civic culture blends all three, mixing activity with respect for authority.
★Terms such as citizen, communal or feudal cultures are not part of this classification.
★This typology gave comparative politics a workable scheme for comparing mass orientations.
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