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Dissatisfied democrats: BC voters in comparative perspective

Dissatisfied democrats: BC voters in comparative perspective. Lori Thorlakson University of Alberta. Why does BC have the lowest levels of satisfaction with the way federal and provincial democracy operates?. Support for democracy. Support for political community and democratic values.

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Dissatisfied democrats: BC voters in comparative perspective

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  1. Dissatisfied democrats: BC voters in comparative perspective Lori Thorlakson University of Alberta

  2. Why does BC have the lowest levels of satisfaction with the way federal and provincial democracy operates?

  3. Support for democracy Support for political community and democratic values Diffuse support Support for the democratic process (regime performance) Confidence in institutions (support for regime institutions: courts, civil service, political parties, politicians) Specific support Leadership and performance evaluations David Easton (1965, 1975)

  4. Explaining support for the way democracy works • Demographic characteristics: age, gender, education • ‘Winner’ or ‘loser’ in the election • Other aspects of diffuse support • Specific support: issue and leader performance evaluations • Interest in politics and efficacy • Views on governance (grassroots v elite orientation) • Ideology • Strength of party ID

  5. Data: Comparative Provincial Election Project Survey

  6. How does political support in BC differ from other provinces? (Aggregate level)

  7. How drivers of political support vary across jurisdiction

  8. Implications and conclusions • Efficacy and interest in politics in BC is strong: critical, reform-minded citizens? • Snapshots v trends: what does stability of satisfaction look like? • Interest in and satisfaction with municipal democracy is strong. • How does structuring of party system affect democratic satisfaction?

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