When a political system is based on the consent of the people (i.e. winning an election). It is also legitimate if political actions follow laws and procedures (e.g. legit gov voted in in 1997 - labour landslide
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Mandate
Authority of gov (as granted by voters) to carry out its program, according to promises of the manifesto. e.g. New Labour promise to remove hereditary peers from H of L.
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Political apathy
lack of interest/enthusiasm in politics/the political system & state of passivity or indifference towards institutions & their associated process. e.g. low turnout
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Pluralism
"rule by the many" - a society in which there are diverse & competing centres of power, which seek to exert influence over gov
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Elitism
The recognition that society should be governed by an elite or small group.
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Electorate
All those who are qualified to vote and registered. This doesn't include those in prison, in the H of L or are mentally ill
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Abstention
The act of with-holding one's vote. Many absteined from voting in Police and crime comisioners election on 15th of November 2012
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Mass media
means of communication that reach a large number of people in a short time. e.g. - TV, newspapers, magazines, radio, internet
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Class identification
people vote for a party due to what social group they belong. e.g. working classes (c2, DE) are more likely to vote labour
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Partisan identification
Electors identify with a particular party and loyalties are forged - strong, long-term partisanship
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Campaigns
Race between candidates for elective office - the campaign of the candidate to be elected.
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
Authority of gov (as granted by voters) to carry out its program, according to promises of the manifesto. e.g. New Labour promise to remove hereditary peers from H of L.
Back
Mandate
Card 3
Front
lack of interest/enthusiasm in politics/the political system & state of passivity or indifference towards institutions & their associated process. e.g. low turnout
Back
Card 4
Front
"rule by the many" - a society in which there are diverse & competing centres of power, which seek to exert influence over gov
Back
Card 5
Front
The recognition that society should be governed by an elite or small group.
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