Which of the following is a component of political culture?

A. Injunction
B. Cognitive orientation
C. Mandamus
D. Habeas corpus

Correct Answer: Option B

B. Cognitive orientation

Explanation

Political culture is defined by the ideologies, values, beliefs, norms, customs, traditions, and heroes characteristic of a nation. People living in a particular political culture share views about the nature and operation of government.

Therefore, what is Cognitive orientation in political culture? The political culture is the frequency of different kinds of cognitive, affective and evaluative orientations toward the political system (in general), its input aspects, its output aspects and the self as a political actor. It is a “subjective” definition, because it deals with beliefs and attitudes.