Theoretical approaches (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What does the Structural Approach outline in political systems?
What does the Structural Approach outline in political systems?
Social, economic, legal & political links
How does the Rational Approach view individuals in political systems?
How does the Rational Approach view individuals in political systems?
As rational actors
What does the Rational Approach assume about individual decision-making?
What does the Rational Approach assume about individual decision-making?
Based on self-interest
What does the Rational Approach focus on when analyzing political systems?
What does the Rational Approach focus on when analyzing political systems?
Individual actions
Which groups can the Rational Approach compare across political systems?
Which groups can the Rational Approach compare across political systems?
Executive, legislature, parties & voters
What does the Cultural Approach emphasize?
What does the Cultural Approach emphasize?
Shared ideas, beliefs & values
What do cultural elements do according to the Cultural Approach?
What do cultural elements do according to the Cultural Approach?
Shape how individuals behave politically
What does the Cultural Approach help explain?
What does the Cultural Approach help explain?
Why systems operate differently
What forms the foundation of a society according to the Structural Approach?
What forms the foundation of a society according to the Structural Approach?
Social, economic, legal & political links
What impact do cultural norms & values have in the Cultural Approach?
What impact do cultural norms & values have in the Cultural Approach?
On political behavior & decision-making