Define the Concept of Political Culture

question 41

Essay

Define the concept of political culture. Why is it important to understand political culture, and how does it affect politics in the states and local governments? Using Daniel Elazar's categories of political culture, explain the category into which your state falls, and list several contributing factors behind your categorization.

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Definitions:

Opportunity Cost

The loss of potential gain from other alternatives when one option is chosen.

Accounting Profits

The difference between total revenue and explicit costs of a business, calculated using principles of accounting.

Economic Profits

The surplus left after total costs (including both explicit and implicit costs) are subtracted from total revenues.

Short-Run Marginal Costs

Costs associated with producing one more unit of a good or service in the short term, where some inputs are fixed.