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What does 'Political Apathy' mean?
A lack of interest or enthusiasm towards the political system and therefore an election. EG - Tony Blair 2001
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What does the term 'Pluralism' mean?
Multiple sources of power that compete with and try to exert influence over government.
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What does 'Elitism' mean?
The idea that society should be ruled or governed by an elite or small group.
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What does the term 'Abstention' mean?
Not Voting. An abstainer is someone who doesn't vote- this can be for invoulentary reasons, such as sickness, not being on the register, lack of a suitable candidate. However, in most cases abstention is a deliberate decision not to vote.
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Name the 5 main systems of voting.
Majoritarian = FPTP/AV Proportional = STV/LIST Hybrid = AMS
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What does the term 'Pluralism' mean?

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Multiple sources of power that compete with and try to exert influence over government.

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What does 'Elitism' mean?

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What does the term 'Abstention' mean?

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Name the 5 main systems of voting.

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