We The People Ch. 8

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American political community

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citizens who are eligible to vote and participate in American political life

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civic engagement

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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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gender gap

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gender gap a distinctive pattern of voting behavior reflecting the differences in views between men and women

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litigation

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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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lobbying

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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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mobilization

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the process by which large numbers of people are organized for a political activity

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political institution

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an organization that connects people to politics, such as a political party, or a governmental organization, such as the Congress or the courts

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political participation

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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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poll tax

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a state-imposed tax upon voters as a prerequisite for registration. Poll taxes were rendered unconstitutional in national elections by the Twenty-fourth Amendment, and in state elections by the Supreme Court in 1966

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protest

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participation that involves assembling crowds to confront a government or other official organization

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public relations

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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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socioeconomic status

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status in society based on level of education, income, and occupational prestige suffrage the right to vote; also called franchise

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turnout

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the percentage of eligible individuals who actually vote

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white primary

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primary election in which only white voters are eligible to participate