Enhance Your Learning with Political Sociology - Political Participation Flash Cards for quick learning
The study of how political power is distributed in society and how it is exercised by individuals and groups.
The involvement of individuals and groups in the political process, including activities such as voting, joining political parties, and participating in protests.
Various ways in which individuals can engage in political activities, such as voting, contacting elected officials, attending political rallies, and joining interest groups.
The study of how individuals make decisions about which candidates or parties to support in elections.
Organizations that seek to influence government policy by nominating candidates for office and coordinating their activities to win elections.
Organizations that represent the interests of specific groups of people and seek to influence government policy on their behalf.
Collective efforts by groups of individuals to bring about social or political change, often through protests, demonstrations, and other forms of activism.
The role of media in shaping public opinion, influencing political discourse, and providing information to citizens about political events and issues.
The process by which individuals acquire their political attitudes, beliefs, and values.
The shared beliefs, values, and norms that shape political behavior and attitudes within a society.
The ability to influence or control the behavior of others, often through the use of force or coercion.
Sets of beliefs and values that shape political behavior and policy preferences, such as liberalism, conservatism, socialism, and nationalism.
The impact of global economic, social, and cultural processes on political systems and institutions.
The study of how gender shapes political behavior, representation, and policy outcomes.
The study of how race and ethnicity shape political behavior, representation, and policy outcomes.
The study of how social class and socioeconomic status shape political behavior, representation, and policy outcomes.
The study of democratic systems of government and the processes by which non-democratic regimes transition to democracy.
Systems of government characterized by the concentration of power in the hands of a single leader or small group of leaders, with limited political freedoms and civil liberties.
The study of how political systems and institutions can be transformed through popular uprisings, armed conflict, or other forms of revolutionary action.
The use of force or coercion for political purposes, including terrorism, insurgency, and state repression.
The study of how political and economic systems interact and influence each other, including the distribution of resources and the role of government in the economy.
The attitudes, beliefs, and values of the general public on political issues and events.
The study of how individuals and groups exercise power and influence in political systems, including the qualities and skills of effective leaders.
The study of how political messages are created, transmitted, and received, including the role of media, political campaigns, and public opinion.
The organizations and structures that make up a political system, including legislatures, executive branches, and judicial systems.
The ability to influence or control the behavior of others, often through the use of authority, coercion, or persuasion.
The belief that a government or political system has the right to rule and is accepted by the people as a legitimate authority.
Engagement in political activities aimed at bringing about social or political change, often through protests, demonstrations, and other forms of activism.
The role of social movements in mobilizing individuals and groups to engage in political activities and advocate for social or political change.
The role of interest groups in mobilizing individuals and groups to engage in political activities and advocate for specific policy outcomes.
The role of voting in democratic systems of government and the factors that influence voter turnout and candidate choice.
The role of protests and demonstrations in mobilizing individuals and groups to engage in political activities and advocate for social or political change.
The role of social media platforms in facilitating political participation and activism, including the spread of information, mobilization of supporters, and organization of protests.
The role of young people in political participation and activism, including their voting behavior, engagement in social movements, and use of social media for political purposes.
The role of gender in political participation and activism, including differences in voting behavior, representation, and policy preferences between men and women.
The role of race and ethnicity in political participation and activism, including differences in voting behavior, representation, and policy preferences between racial and ethnic groups.
The role of social class and socioeconomic status in political participation and activism, including differences in voting behavior, representation, and policy preferences between social classes.
The role of education in political participation and activism, including the impact of educational attainment on voting behavior, political knowledge, and engagement in political activities.
The role of income and wealth in political participation and activism, including the impact of socioeconomic status on voting behavior, political donations, and engagement in political activities.
The role of age in political participation and activism, including differences in voting behavior, engagement in social movements, and use of social media for political purposes across different age groups.
The role of religion in political participation and activism, including the impact of religious beliefs and values on voting behavior, policy preferences, and engagement in political activities.
The role of civic engagement in political participation and activism, including involvement in community organizations, volunteer work, and other forms of non-electoral political participation.
The role of social networks, trust, and reciprocity in facilitating political participation and activism, including the impact of social capital on voter turnout, engagement in social movements, and political knowledge.
The impact of trust in government and political institutions on political participation and activism, including the role of perceived legitimacy and effectiveness in motivating or discouraging political engagement.
The belief that one's individual actions can influence political outcomes and the impact of political efficacy on political participation and activism.
The role of political knowledge and information in motivating or discouraging political participation and activism, including the impact of media consumption and education on political engagement.
The role of political interest and engagement in motivating political participation and activism, including the impact of political interest on voter turnout, engagement in social movements, and use of social media for political purposes.
The role of political party membership in political participation and activism, including the impact of party identification on voting behavior, engagement in political campaigns, and support for party platforms.
The role of political campaigns in mobilizing individuals and groups to engage in political activities, including voter mobilization efforts, campaign advertising, and grassroots organizing.
The role of lobbying and advocacy groups in political participation and activism, including efforts to influence government policy through direct contact with elected officials and participation in policy debates.
The role of direct action and civil disobedience in political participation and activism, including protests, sit-ins, and other forms of nonviolent resistance.