Explanation

In Almond and Verba's civic-culture framework, the parochial culture, in which citizens have little awareness of or interest in the central government, is characteristic of traditional, developing societies. Subject culture fits centralised authoritarian structures and participant culture fits democracies; monarchy alone does not determine parochialism (developed monarchies like the UK and Japan have participant cultures). Note: one published key gives (D), but the standard textbook mapping and a second reputable key support (A).