Political mobilization refers to the organized efforts by groups to promote a political agenda, often through grassroots movements or campaigns. In contrast, political participation involves the actual engagement of individuals in the political process, such as voting, attending town hall meetings, or joining political parties. Mobilization seeks to gather support and motivate people to act, while participation indicates the actions individuals take to influence or contribute to their governance. Overall, mobilization is about rallying people, whereas participation is their involvement in civic activities.