Political Culture

• Because the representatives are elected with a clear mandate to govern.
  
• The prime minister hold power due to the fact that he makes most of the policies.
• Only 5% of the population believe that the current government system must be radically changed by revolution. Overwhelming majority is satisfied with status quo.
• Also the police force is 1/3 of its equivalent nation groupings (small police force), such as France, Germany, and the US (all developed nations).
• Also, in a survey, why people support the government, 77% said it’s the best form of government they know of. They know it’s not perfect, but it’s the best that they see in existence. They believe that monarchy has provided at least some degree of stability.
• Legitimate due to tradition, people like the rituals and the idea of the power and awe of the government (esp the King (Queen)).
  
• Pride in nationalism. However, the 4 regions of UK retain their own culture and traditions, so people feel that they belong more to these regions than UK as a whole.

• Being an island nation has made them feel secluded from rest of Europe, not much interaction. Received almost no direct influence from mainland Europe affairs throughout history. 
  

• Tradition of the “noblesse oblige” the upper class has a responsibility for welfare of lower
  

• Can be seen through willingness to accept things such as National Health Service
  

• All of UK has heterogeneous political culture as includes 4 nations with different religious beliefs as well as dialects
  

• Homogeneous as English is spoken by all citizens and only 5% are ethnic minorities
  

• Different classes, based on economic status, birth, or connection to ruling elite have impact 
  

• Relates to where you go to school, and later how you vote

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