Chapter 7

Actions of private citizens by which they seek to influence or support government and politics.

Relatively routine political behavior that uses institutional channels and is acceptable to the dominant culture.

Actions that express allegiance to government and country.

Relatively uncommon political behavior that challenges or defies established institutions and dominant norms.

Behavior that seeks to modify or reverse government policy to serve political interests.

Using the courts to influence policy.

Voters choose party candidates.

An election on a policy issue (gov.).

Relationship between socioeconomic status and conventional political involvement.

The use of strikes, demonstrations, or other public forms of protest rather than negotiation to achieve one's demands.

Not in my back yard.

Right to vote.

Process for votors to remove an official.

Procedure for voters to propose an issue to be decided; usually by petition (voters).