Voting behaviour and the media

Class dealignment

The process where individuals no longer identify themselves as belonging to a certain class and for political purposes 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 perceived ability of the governing party in office or opposition parties to manage the affairs of the state well and effectively.

Disillusion and apathy

A process of disengagement with politics and political activity.

Manifesto

A political parties’ set of promises for future action and programmes it would like to put in place if it is

Mandate

The authority of a successful party, following an election, to