Which of the Following Plays the Broadest, Most Subtle, Role

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following plays the broadest, most subtle, role of all?

• A) political ideology
• B) public opinion
• C) political culture
• D) public attitudes

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Definitions:

Shared Meanings

The common understandings or interpretations among members of a society or group regarding symbols, language, and behaviors, which facilitate communication and social interaction.

Functionalist Beliefs

A perspective in sociology and anthropology that interprets society as a structure with interrelated parts designed to meet the biological and social needs of individuals that make up that society.

Critiques

Detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory.

Durkheim's Analysis

A sociological approach by Emile Durkheim focusing on how societies maintain order and coherence through shared beliefs and practices.