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Every society instills certain political values into its people. Political values are defined as deeply held views about how government is supposed to work and what a person’s role in a political system is. These beliefs and values are what shapes the political culture of a nation. The political culture of a country is thus determined by the history of a people and its religious, economic, and social values. If a government is able to manipulate a political culture, it can enhance support by the people. Therefore, interfering in the shaping of a political culture has become commonplace in the world.

Both democracies and authoritarian governments attempt to influence the political culture in a country. In totalitarian societies, such as the Soviet Union, classes designed to indoctrinate the population are mandatory at all school levels. In the U.S., civic education classes, designed to accomplish similar objectives, are also required in most states.