CH 13 Flashcards
political participation
actions by individuals intended to influence who governs or the decisions taken by who do.
conventional participation
takes place within formal politics and the law
unconventional participation
takes place outside formal politics or even the law
political exclusion
the phenomenon by which some- such as the poor and the unemployed- are discouraged from taking part in collective decision making because of their marginal position in society.
paradox participation
the idea that voting is an irrational act given the time and effort involved and the minimal chance that any on voter can make a difference
public opinion
the range of views held on an issue of public concern by the members of an effected community
opinion poll
a series of questions asked in a standard way of systematic sample of the population in order to gauge public opinion
sample survey
similar to an opinion poll but involving a more detailed questionnaire. such surveys are often commissioned by government or academic research
consumer politics
buying or boycotting goods or services for political or ethical reasons
focus group
a moderated discussion among a small group of respondents on a particular topic, used to explore the thinking and emotions behind people’s attitude
deliberative opinion poll
an arrangement by which people are briefed by, and can question, experts and politicians on a given topic before their own opinions are measured.
gendered constitution
a body that operates with formal rules and informal conventions which, intentionally or unintentionally, advantage men over woman
mobilized participation
elite-controlled involvement in politics designed to express popular support for the regime.
