Voting Behavior And Media

Question 1

Class dealignment

Answer 1

Individuals no longer identify themselves as belonging to a certain class and so fails to make class connection with voting pattern.

Question 2

Partisan dealignment

Answer 2

Individuals no longer identify themselves on a long-term basis by being associated with a certain political party.

Question 3

Governing competency

Answer 3

Ability of govt in office to manage the affairs of the state well and effectively. Can also be view that the opposition parties and their perceived governing competency if they were to secure office.

Question 4

Disillusion and apathy

Answer 4

Process of disengagement with politics and political activity. Having no confident in politics and politicians as being able to solve issues and make a difference. Manifested low turnout and poor awareness of contemporary.

Question 5

Manifesto

Answer 5

Political parties spell out in detail what actions and programmes it would like to put in place if it is successful in the next election - set of promises for future action.

Question 6

Mandate

Answer 6

Successful party following an election claims it has the authority (mandate) to implement its manifesto promises and also a general permission to govern as new issues arise.