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mass political behavior  

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  • Mass political behavior, mass action, and collective action for political purposes take place when a large number of people choose to participate in an action for political ends. While time, effort, and risk can be great, pressure may be needed to secure an individual's limited participation or contribution. [Source: The Encyclopedia of Political Science; Mass Political Behavior]

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