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Political Participation:
political activities, such as voting, contacting political officials, volunteering for a campaign, or participating in a protest, whose purpose is to influence government.
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Lobbying:
A strategy by which organized interests seek to influence the passage of legislation by exerting direct pressure on members of the legislature.
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Public Relations:
An attempt, usually through the use of paid consultants, to establish a favorable relationship with the public and influence its political opinions.
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Litigation:
A lawsuit or legal proceeding; as a form of political participation, an attempt to seek relief in a court of law.
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Protests:
Participation that involves assembling crowds to confront a government or other official organization.
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Suffrage:
The right to vote; also called franchise
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Turnout:
The percentage of eligible individuals who actually vote.
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American Political Community:
Citizens who are eligible to vote and who participate in American political life.
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Gender Gap:
A distinctive pattern of voting behavior reflecting the differences in views between women and men.
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Socioeconomic Status:
Status in society based on level of education, income, and occupational prestige.
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Civic Engagement:
A sense of concern among members of the political community about public, social, and political life, expressed through participation in social and political organizations
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Mobilization:
The process by which large numbers of people are organized for a political activity.
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