GPSP Lecture 5 notes

Referenda

A direct vote in which an entire electorate is invited to vote on a particular proposal and can result in the adoption of a new law or policy.

Migration

The movement of people from one place to another, often for the purpose of settling in a new location.

Euroskepticism

A political position that criticizes the European Union and its effects on national sovereignty and identity.

Second order elections

Elections that are generally perceived as less important than higher-level elections, such as national elections, resulting in lower voter turnout.

Turnout

The percentage of eligible voters who participate in a given election.

Democratic deficit

The perceived gap between the governance of the EU and the citizens' ability to influence decision-making.

Anti-immigration Eurosceptics

Voters who oppose immigration and are skeptical of the EU, often due to concerns about national identity and cultural integration.

Life cycle voting

The pattern of political behavior that varies with age, showing differing levels of political participation throughout a person's life.

Political participation

The involvement of citizens in the political process, including voting, campaigning, and civic engagement.

Pro-sovereignty Eurosceptics

Individuals who oppose further EU integration in order to maintain national sovereignty and control over domestic issues.