Delegatski izbori 1978— 1982. Usporedna analiza
Election of Delegates 1978-1982 - A Comparative Analysis

Summary/Abstract: The results are discussed of a survey conducted In the course of two electoral processes: in 1978 and in 1982. The differences are analyzed in the respondents' answers in relation to a series of dependent variables: knowledge, motivation, interest, willingness to accept the function of delegate, activity In electoral processes, perception of influence, perception of democracy, opinion on »closed lists«. The results show systematic differences in two groups of variables. With regard to the activity variable, the 1982 election involves a substantially greater participation of citizens and a greater readiness to accept the functions of delegate. In the perception and opinion variables, the year 1982 demonstrates a considerably higher degree of criticism, frustration and demand for the democratization of procedures. These differences are explained by higher political culture, on the one hand, and by the disproportion between Initial expectations when the system was inaugurated and its practical realisation, on the other, as well as by a generally stronger critical attitude and dissatisfaction caused by difficulties in socio-economic relations.

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