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| A change in the behavior of a group that arises from a change in the group's composition, not from a change in the behavior of individuals in the group. |
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| Ballots that have more than one choice for an office(e.g. for president in 2000), whether because the voter voted for more than one candidate or wrote in a name as well as making a mark. |
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| Those legally eligible to vote who have registered in accordance with the requirements prevailing in their state and locality. |
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| The degree to which individuals are integrated into society-families, churches, neighborhoods, groups and so forth. |
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| Issues (such as abortion, obscenity, gay rights, capitol punishment, gun control, and prayer in schools) that reflect personal values more than economic interests. |
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| Another term for the right to vote. |
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| Ballots that indicate no choice for an office (e.g. for president in 2000), whether because the voter abstained or because the voter's intention could not be determined. |
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| The efforts of parties, groups, and activists to encourage their supporters to turnout for elections. |
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| All people in the United States over the age of 18. |
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