UK Politics key terms 4: Voting Behaviour & the Media

Question 1

CLASS DEALIGNMENT

Answer 1

Process where individuals no longer identify themselves as belonging to certain class
>fail to make class connection with their voting pattern for political purposes

Question 2

PARTISAN DEALIGNMENT

Answer 2

Process where individuals no longer identify themselves on a long-term basis associated with a certain political party

Question 3

DISILLUSION & APATHY

Answer 3

> Disengagement with pol & pol activity
no confidence in politics & politicians being able to solves issues & make a difference
shown in low turnout and poor awareness of contemporary events

Question 4

GOVERNING COMPETENCE

Answer 4

> perceived governing ability (in office & opposition) to manage the affairs of the state well & effectively

Question 5

MANIFESTO

Answer 5

> party spells out in detail actions & programmes it would like to put into place if successful in next election (a set of promises for future action)

Question 6

MANDATE

Answer 6

> successful party after election claims it has authority to implement manifesto & to govern as new issues arise