Political SciencePolitical Participation

What Is Political Participation? Definition and Forms of Action

What is political participation? Learn the definition, examples of political action, and the distinction between participation and private opinion.

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Evidence boundary

This responds to the independent definition question on slide 3 of MIT’s Spring 2004 participation lecture. The explanation concerns the concept, not current turnout or voting eligibility. Examples are illustrative, and broader definitions of expressive participation can draw boundaries differently.