Shifting Political Sentiment in Gauteng: Analysis & Insights
Examining 2021 local government election turnout trends in Gauteng & impact on major political parties. Longitudinal & spatial analysis of voting patterns. Unpacking reasons for voter behavior shifts. Media narratives vs. political nuances.
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Understanding NABIP PAC: Political Action Committee Overview
Federal law prohibits direct financial contributions to federal candidates, hence organizations like NABIP establish Political Action Committees (PAC) to advocate for political priorities. Learn about NABIP PAC, its accounts, eligibility criteria, contribution rules, and how funds are utilized. Disc
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Understanding Political Strategies and Stakeholder Analysis
Dive into the world of political tactics with a focus on stakeholder analysis, leveraging positions of power, and navigating the political landscape. Explore the dynamics of interactions with legislators, donors, and constituents to strategize effectively.
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Regulation on Transparency and Targeting of Political Advertising: Insights and Risks
The public hearing on the regulation of political advertising delves into categorizing personal data, different data types, processing techniques, and associated risks like undermining autonomy and democratic processes. Stakeholders emphasize the need for transparency in targeting and delivery of ad
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Political Cartoon Analysis
Explore and analyze a series of political cartoons related to the Brown v. Board of Education case from 1954. Examine the visuals, symbols, messages, and potential political bias in each cartoon. Consider the differing perspectives and reactions that different groups might have towards the messages
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Contrasting Concepts in Political Science: Normative vs Descriptive Approaches
Normative and descriptive concepts in Political Science explore contrasting viewpoints on how things should be versus how they actually are. While normative claims focus on value judgments, descriptive claims deal with facts. These concepts complement each other by providing both theoretical and pra
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Roles and Responsibilities in Political Party Campaigning and Advertising
Roles and responsibilities in political party campaigning and advertising involve tasks such as soliciting contributions, coordinating fundraising activities, arranging financing, ensuring compliance with electoral budgets and spending limits, managing election expenses, maintaining accounting syste
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Understanding Active Citizenship & Civic Engagement: Definitions and Importance
Encouraging citizens and organizations to actively participate in civil society and decision-making processes is vital for a democratic society. Active citizenship involves participation in public affairs, civil society, and political life with a focus on human rights, democracy, and community well-
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Understanding Political Parties: Types and Functions
Political parties are organized groups aiming to acquire and exercise political power, influencing governments through various means. They can be cadre parties, mass parties, or catch-all parties, with distinct characteristics. Left-wing and right-wing parties differ in their approaches to change an
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Modern Approaches in Political Science: Overview and Characteristics
Explore modern approaches in political science pioneered by intellectuals to address the limitations of traditional methods. These approaches emphasize empirical data, interdisciplinary study, and scientific methods to draw conclusions beyond political structures and historical analysis. Key modern
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Interdisciplinary Approach in Political Science and Its Relation with History
The need for an interdisciplinary approach in political science emerged in the 20th century to study political issues from various social science perspectives. This approach emphasizes the interrelation between political science and other disciplines like history. History provides the foundation for
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Institutionalism and Methodological Issues in Political Science
Institutionalism is a foundational concept in political science, emphasizing the study of governing institutions and their role in shaping political behavior. It explores inductive and deductive approaches to research, highlighting the significance of empirical evidence and theoretical assumptions.
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State-Sponsored Interreligious Dialogue in the Middle East: A Political Analysis
This research delves into the growth of state-sponsored interreligious dialogue initiatives in the Middle East between 2000-2020. It explores the political significance, impact on relations between political and religious authorities, and implications for religious practices in the region. The thesi
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Understanding Gramsci's Political Theory and its Relevance Today
Gramsci's political theory, focusing on concepts such as hegemony, historical bloc, and the role of intellectuals, offers valuable insights into contemporary political challenges. Explored through the lenses of Prof. Ken Spours and Stuart Hall's analytical tradition, this analysis sheds light on Con
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Evolution of Citizenship in Liberal Democracy
Citizenship within liberal democracy entails equal rights, duties, liberties, and constraints for individuals within a political community. The entrenchment of civil and political rights has shaped the struggle for membership and participation in political communities. Civil rights, essential for in
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Understanding Political Theory through a Contextual Approach
Exploring G.H. Sabine's perspective on political theory through a contextual approach, emphasizing the importance of historical context and societal influences. Sabine argues that while political theory evolves with its contemporary politics, it should be analyzed within its specific time and social
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Understanding Public Opinion and Political Participation
Public opinion and political participation are influenced by various factors such as financial interests, family, education, and party identification. Measuring public opinion accurately through scientific surveys is crucial in a democracy. Traditional participation methods like voting and civic vol
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Analysis of Facebook Affordances for Political Parties During the 2014 EU Elections
Research by Karolina Koc-Michalska and Darren Lilleker explores how political parties across 28 countries utilized Facebook affordances during the 2014 European Parliament elections. The study investigates the impact of social media on voter behavior, community building, and political engagement. Fi
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Liberal Democracy and Citizenship: Rights, Duties, and Participation
Citizenship in liberal democracies entails equal rights, duties, liberties, and constraints, with a focus on civil and political rights. The entrenchment of these rights has been key in establishing popular sovereignty and individual autonomy. Civil rights, developed in the 18th century, centered on
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Understanding Political Beliefs and Behaviors: A Comprehensive Overview
Explore the formation, evolution, and transmission of political beliefs, as well as the impact of differing beliefs and behaviors on the political process. Delve into platform issues, political affiliations, and their influences to gain a deeper understanding of the political landscape.
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Understanding Nationalism in Political Science
Nationalism, a complex concept, defines the nation as the fundamental unit of political rule. It encompasses a mix of objective and subjective factors, including cultural, ethnic, and political traits. The definition of a nation is subjective, based on how its members perceive themselves as a distin
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Empowering Women in Politics through Media Training in Johannesburg
Regional Media Training on Women's Political Participation held in Johannesburg focused on enhancing women's role in politics through media. The program highlighted successful female political leaders, aiming to change gender norms and increase women's political representation. Key objectives includ
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Political Spectrum and Ideologies Explained
Explore the differences between liberals and conservatives with images depicting their beliefs on government intervention, individual responsibility, gun control, and more. Understand the political spectrum ranging from moderate to liberal to conservative through visual aids. Learn about Democrats a
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Understanding Political Science: A Comprehensive Overview
The study of political science delves into various aspects, from the pursuit of the good society to the exercise of power and the allocation of resources. It encompasses specialized fields such as American politics, international relations, comparative politics, public policy, and political philosop
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Understanding Constitutions: Principles and Concepts
Contemporary constitutions outline the fundamental principles of the state, governmental structures, and citizens' rights in a higher law. Constitutions serve various functions such as defining political boundaries, expressing national identity, establishing rights and duties, regulating political i
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Understanding the Political Context of Public Health in New Zealand
This paper delves into the political landscape of public health in New Zealand, emphasizing the importance of analyzing political influences to enhance public health initiatives. It explores various theories such as Interest Group Theory, Institutional Theory, and Theory of Political Economy to unde
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Political Development Theory and Practice: An Overview
Political development refers to the evolution of institutions forming the political power system of a society. Initially popular in the 60s-70s to describe political change, it later fell out of favor for being Euro-centric but has since regained significance. The concept encompasses aspects like po
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Understanding Tensions in Political Analysis: Lessons from Cambodia and the Pacific
Explore the nuances of political and institutional analysis post-conflict, examining the intertwined dynamics of political settlements, economies, and institutional arrangements. Discover the complexities of structural antecedents, pacting, and instrumentalization, alongside insights from political
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Measures to Assess Young People's Online Political Participation
Workshop highlights measures for evaluating young people's engagement in online political activities, including definitions, typologies, and forms of engagement. The study discusses differences within age groups, prevalence of online political expression, and the use of social media for political in
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Political Party Funding Act 2018 Overview
The Political Party Funding Act of 2018 in South Africa aims to enhance multi-party democracy by regulating the funding and donations to political parties. It establishes the Multi-Party Democracy Fund funded by private sources, alongside the existing Represented Political Party Fund. The Act prohib
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Evolution of Political Parties in Mexico: A Historical Overview
Mexico's political system transitioned from a hegemonic party structure to a pluralist system with increased electoral competition. The role of political parties, constitution reforms, and the evolution towards democratic participation are highlighted, reflecting the country's political development
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The Evolution of Political Marketing in North America
Political marketing plays a vital role in shaping modern politics, blending consumerist values with social and technological changes. Parties and entities strategically position themselves to reach niche audiences through branding and segmentation. This global phenomenon influences societies, techno
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Understanding Political Economy: Insights into the Interaction of Politics and Economics
Exploring the realm of political economy through the lens of interactions between political and economic goals and policies. Delve into the historical background, contemporary perspectives, and comparative case studies to gain a deeper understanding of this dynamic field. Discover the relevance of p
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Understanding Political Party Funding Act of 2018
The Political Party Funding Act of 2018 regulates the funding of political parties in South Africa, ensuring equitable and proportional funding for parties participating in national and provincial legislatures. The Act defines various terms such as donations, foreign persons, and political parties,
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Exploring the Future Role of State Governance through Meta-Governance and Political Leadership
Governance research perspective discusses the evolving role of the state in mobilizing public and private actors through interactive forms of governance. Meta-governance theory emphasizes the governance of governance, with a focus on interactive governance arenas. Recent theories of political leader
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Evolution of Political Ideas and Influences on American Founding
In the history of politics, major ideas like laws of nature, unalienable rights, divine right of kings, social contract theory, and rights of resistance have influenced the American founding. Various traditions such as Judeo-Christian, English common law, Enlightenment, and republicanism played a si
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Political Culture in Nigeria: Fragmentation Along Ethnic and Religious Lines
Nigeria's political culture is characterized by significant fragmentation along ethnic and religious lines, leading to social cleavages. The country's diversity in language, ethnicity, and religion influences political dynamics, with distinct differences between the north and south. Traditional stru
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Exploring Political Considerations in Chinese SOEs Listing Decisions
This study delves into the impact of political connections on Chinese State-owned Enterprises (SOEs) deciding to list overseas, particularly in Hong Kong. The research examines the relationship between political ties, performance, and the propensity of SOEs to opt for overseas listings. It highlight
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Explore the Fascinating World of Political Science
The Department of Political Science offers a range of courses, delving into topics such as political theory, international relations, and governance. Understand the distinction between politicians and political scientists, and explore branches of political science like public administration and huma
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Understanding Political Identity: Culture, Race & Gender in Society
Explore the intricate aspects of political identity, culture, race, ethnicity, and gender in society. Discover how individuals shape their identities and the impact of political mobilization on society. Uncover the significance of political socialization and the role of societal institutions in shap
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