Conventional: Routine political behavior that uses institutional channels and is acceptable to the dominant culture. The most obvious example is that of voting.
Unconventional: relatively uncommon political behavior that challenges or defies established institutions and norms. The Civil Rights Movement used unconventional participation to great effect. For example, sit-ins were staged where individuals would peacefully sit until removed, typically by force.
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Conventional political participation is political participation that attempts to influence the political process through well-accepted, often moderate, forms of persuasion.
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A political assassination is the killing of a person because of their political beliefs or activities. It happens because of political differences in society.
Marked by opposition or hostility to conventional social, political, or economic values or principles.
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