10 Questions
Class position has no impact on political choices according to the Michigan Model.
False
Religion is not considered as one of the social bases of cleavages according to Lijphart's seminal article.
False
Changes in the sizes of classes do not affect the menu of party choices available to voters.
False
Religion does not shape perceptions and attitudes in areas such as abortion, euthanasia, and gay marriage.
False
The evolution of the class structure has no consequences for voters' choices and whether they vote at all.
False
Advancing technology and the new uses in campaigns and elections are key features of the fourth era in political communication.
True
The rise of 'big data' is not a major development that distinguishes the fourth era of political communication from previous eras.
False
The fourth era began to take shape with the rapid growth of social media from the mid-2000s.
True
The volume of electronically stored information about individuals, households and geographical units has not massively increased in the fourth era.
False
The hardware, tools, and analytical techniques for deploying big data in campaign settings are not part of the fourth era of political communication.
False
Test your knowledge about the influence of social divisions on political choices in contemporary democracies. Explore the factors that shape party choices and the strength of these divisions over time.
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