Rational, Cultural, and Structural Approaches: Democracy and Participation in the UK vs. US (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What does the rational approach focus on in political behaviour?
What does the rational approach focus on in political behaviour?
Individuals act in self-interest
Why might UK voters rationally abstain in 'safe' seats under FPTP?
Why might UK voters rationally abstain in 'safe' seats under FPTP?
Their vote won't influence result
Which UK groups attract more participation according to the rational approach?
Which UK groups attract more participation according to the rational approach?
Insider groups with policy access
Why are US voters in swing states more motivated to vote rationally?
Why are US voters in swing states more motivated to vote rationally?
Vote has greater chance to influence
Why might US groups focus on lobbying over grassroots participation?
Why might US groups focus on lobbying over grassroots participation?
It may yield higher ROI
What does the cultural approach examine in political systems?
What does the cultural approach examine in political systems?
How traditions & norms shape behaviour
Historically, which UK voters traditionally supported Labour?
Historically, which UK voters traditionally supported Labour?
Working-class voters
What role does the BBC play in UK political culture?
What role does the BBC play in UK political culture?
Shapes opinion with impartiality
What does US political culture emphasize according to the cultural approach?
What does US political culture emphasize according to the cultural approach?
Individualism & American Dream
What problem can US fragmented partisan media create?
What problem can US fragmented partisan media create?
Echo chambers of like-minded views
What does the UK's parliamentary system do structurally?
What does the UK's parliamentary system do structurally?
Centralizes power in PM & party
What does the US federal system create structurally?
What does the US federal system create structurally?
Multiple layers of government
What is a key method of influence for US pressure groups?
What is a key method of influence for US pressure groups?
Litigation through the judiciary