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Political participation
The ways in which individuals take action to shape the laws and policies of government
Political action committee
An organization that raises money to elect and defeat candidates and may donate money directly to a candidate campaign, subject to limits.
Linkage institution
Channels, they connect individuals with government, including elections, political parties, interest groups, and the media
Social movement
The joining of individual seeking social or political change with the goal of placing issues on the policy agenda
Franchise
The right to vote
26th amendment
Allows those 18 years and older to vote
24th amendment
Prohibits Congress and states from imposing poll taxes as a condition for voting in federal elections
Voter turnout
The number of eligible voters who participate in an election as a percentage of the total number of eligible voters