voting bheaviour and media key words

Question 1

class dealignment

Answer 1

Class dealignment The process where individuals no longer identify themselves as
belonging to a certain class and for political purposes fail to make a
class connection with their voting pattern.

Question 2

partisan dealignment

Answer 2

Partisan dealignment The process where individuals no longer identify themselves on a
long-term basis by being associated with a certain political party

Question 3

governing competency

Answer 3

Governing
competency
The perceived ability of the governing party in office to manage the
affairs of the state well and effectively. It can also be a potential view
of opposition parties and their perceived governing competency if
they were to secure office.

Question 4

disillusion and apathy

Answer 4

Disillusion and
apathy
A 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 in low turnout at elections and
poor awareness of contemporary events.

Question 5

manifesto

Answer 5

Manifesto In its manifesto, a political party will spell out in detail what actions
and programmes it would like to put in place if it is successful in the
next election – a set of promises for future action.

Question 6

mandate

Answer 6

Mandate The 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.