Voting behaviour and the media

class dealignment

a process where individuals no longer identify themselves as belonging to a certain class and for politically fail to make a class connection with their voting pattern

partisan dealignment

the process where individuals no longer identify themselves on a long-term basis by being associated with a certain political party

governing competency

the ability of the governing party in office to manage the affairs of the state effectively

disillusion and apathy

a process of disengagement with politics and political activity, having no confidence in politicians being able to solve issues and make a difference, low turnout at elections and poor awareness of current events

manifesto

a public declaration of policies or intentions

mandate

the authority to act that an elected official receives from the voters who elected him or her