Chapter 8
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 public opinion | The distribution of individual preferences for, or, evaluations of a given issue, candidate, or institution within a specific population. |
| political socialization | The process most notably in families and schools by which we develop our political attitudes, values, and beliefs. |
| attentive public | Those citizens who follow public affairs carefully. |
| voter registration | System designed to reduce voter fraud by limiting voting to those who have established eligibility by submitting the proper form. |
| Australian ballot | A secret ballot printed by the state. |
| turnout | The proportion of the voting age that votes; sometimes defined as the number of registered voters that vote. |
| party identification | An informal and subjective affiliation with a political party that most people acquire in childhood. |
| candidate appeal | How voters feel about a candidate's background, leadership ability, and other personal qualities. |
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