The article presents a theoretical analysis of the formation and development trends of the concept of political culture in World Political Science. The main aspects of the theory of modern political culture are revealed. An interpretation of basic theoretical and methodological approaches is given in understanding the relationship between political consciousness and political culture, their impact on political systems and processes. It presents a theoretical analysis of the formation and development trends of theories of political culture in World Political Science. The main aspects of the theory of modern political culture are revealed.

political culture; civic culture; political system; orientations; values; attitude keywords: political culture; civic culture; political system; orientation; values; attitude.

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