1.) what is a repressive state apparatus

its a system like the police or military that uses force to keep people in line Althusser calls it repressive because it controls behaviour through fear or punishment. like being punished as a kid for something bad you did.

2.) What is an Ideological state apparatus

THis works through ideas not force like schools religion or media they shape how we think and we believe is normal

3.) whats the difference between the two?

repressive state apparatus uses force like cops ideological state uses ideas

4.)example of ideology