Political Participation
Definition
Political participation refers to the actions taken by individuals or groups to influence or support political processes and decision-making. It includes activities such as voting, joining political parties, attending protests, and contacting elected officials.
Analogy
Think of political participation as being like a team sport. Just like how players actively engage in the game to help their team win, individuals engage in political participation to have a say in shaping their government and society.
Related terms
Civic Engagement: Civic engagement refers to the active involvement of citizens in their communities through volunteering, community service, and other forms of public participation.
Social Movements: Social movements are collective efforts by groups of people who come together around a common cause or issue to bring about social or political change.
Interest Groups: Interest groups are organized associations that seek to influence public policy on behalf of specific interests or causes. They often advocate for policies that benefit their members or constituents.
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- What is the definition of political participation?
- What is the most common form of political participation in both authoritarian and democratic regimes?
- What is the main difference between authoritarian and democratic regimes in relation to political participation?
- What is the significance of age restrictions mentioned in relation to political participation in the passage?
- What impact do authoritarian regimes have on political participation?
- How do democratic regimes differ from authoritarian regimes in terms of the impact of political participation?
- How does an authoritarian regime restrict political participation in Iran?
- What impact does political participation have on democratic regimes?
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