(A) short term considerations dominate people's voting behaviour : 1a

Question 1

what could be the agreement points

short term considerations dominate people’s voting behaviour 1a

Answer 1

• media’s influence
• controversy during campaign
• characteristics of candidates
• policies

Question 2

AGREEMENT

How is media’s influence influential in elections

short term considerations dominate people’s voting behaviour 1a

Answer 2

All medias are heavily engaged with politics

all age groups are susceptible to media influence

Question 3

AGREEMENT

how do ‘twists and turns’ affect elections

short term considerations dominate people’s voting behaviour 1a

Answer 3

controversial broadcast / unflattering photo / potential cowardice

- 2010 televised debate NICK CLEGG

Question 4

AGREEMENT

how do characteristics affect elections

short term considerations dominate people’s voting behaviour 1a

Answer 4

tactical voting and charisma

• 6.5 mil tactical voters Electoral Reform Society 2017

- Tony Blair

Question 5

AGREEMENT

how do policies affect elections

short term considerations dominate people’s voting behaviour 1a

Answer 5

people will choose most beneficial to them party

New Labour - more swing voters because of manifesto

Question 6

what could be disagreement points

short term considerations dominate people’s voting behaviour 1a

Answer 6

• loyalty to party
• not voting
• social values
• party alignment

Question 7

DISAGREEMENT

why is loyalty important for elections

short term considerations dominate people’s voting behaviour 1a

Answer 7

stay with the party they identify themselves in

safe seats

Question 8

DISAGREEMENT

why does not voting affect elections

short term considerations dominate people’s voting behaviour 1a

Answer 8

over 1/3 of people did not cast a vote because of apathy

been going on for many years

Question 9

DISAGREEMENT

why does class alignment affect elections

short term considerations dominate people’s voting behaviour 1a

Answer 9

to have what is best for the indivdual in goverment

red wall seats / southern shire counties

Question 10

DISAGREEMENT

why are social values influential in elections

short term considerations dominate people’s voting behaviour 1a

Answer 10

social values which parties hold can influence voters to vote for that party

age educational level can vary