Mass politics refers to political systems where the majority population holds power either directly or through elected representatives. It emerged during the late 19th and early 20th centuries with increased suffrage and political participation.
Imagine if every student in your school got a vote on what food should be served at lunchtime – that’s mass politics! Instead of just letting teachers or administrators decide, everyone gets a say.
Universal Suffrage: The extension of voting rights to all citizens without restrictions based on sex, race, belief, wealth etc., which is one key aspect of mass politics.
Political Parties: Organized groups that seek to achieve political power by electing their members to public office. They became more prominent with the rise of mass politics.
Democracy: A system of government where power is vested in the people, who rule either directly or through freely elected representatives. Mass politics is a key component of democratic societies.
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