Voting Behaviour And Elections Flashcards
1
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Class dealignment
A
Social classes voting in far fewer numbers for the political party they used to traditionally vote for
2
Q
Partisan dealignment
A
A process whereby individuals become less partisan in terms of their support for a political party
3
Q
Governing competency
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The perceived ability of the party in government to govern effectively
4
Q
Disillusion and apathy
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The extent to which individuals increasingly become disengaged with politics
5
Q
Manifesto mandate
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If something is included in a manifesto, it has a strong mandate (Salisbury convention)
