Political Science · Comparative Political Analysis
UGC NET December 2014 Political Science
Which of the following are the characteristics of a system, according to Almond?
- 1. Comprehensiveness
- 2. Inter-dependence
- 3. Existence of boundaries
- 4. Availability of resources
A2, 3 & 4
B1, 3 & 4
C1, 2 & 4
D1, 2 & 3 ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 1, 2 & 3 — Almond's characteristics of a system are comprehensiveness, interdependence and the existence of boundaries, so the answer is 1, 2 and 3.
Explanation
★Almond's characteristics of a system are comprehensiveness, interdependence and the existence of boundaries, so the answer is 1, 2 and 3.
★Comprehensiveness means the system includes all the interacting political structures.
★Interdependence means a change in one part affects the others.
★The existence of boundaries marks the system off from its environment.
★These let inputs enter and outputs leave across the boundary.
★Availability of resources is not part of this defining list.
★So the first three features capture Almond's idea of a system.
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