Political Terminology

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agent of political socialization

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a person or entity that teaches and influences others about politics through the use of information

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bandwagon effect

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increased media coverage of candidates who poll high

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Bradley effect

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The difference between a poll result and an election result in which voters give a socially desirable poll response rather than a true response that might be perceived as racist.

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classical liberalism

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a political ideology based on the belief in individual liberties and rights and the idea of free will, with little role for government

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communism

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A political and economic system in which, in theory, the government promotes common ownership of all property, means of production, and materials to prevent the exploitation of workers while creating an equal society. In practice, most communist governments have used force to maintain control.

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covert content

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Ideologically slanted information presented as unbiased information to influence public opinion.

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diffuse support

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The widespread belief that a country and its legal system are legitimate.

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exit poll

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An election poll taken by interviewing voters as they leave a polling place.

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fascism

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a political system of total control by the ruling party or political leader over the economy, the military, society, and culture and often the private lives of citizens

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Favorability Poll

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A public opinion poll that measures the public’s positive feelings about a candidate or politician.