J and C Chapter 6 Terms

Question 1

The major two factors in election outcomes

Answer 1

1. National economic conditions- favorable illustrates success, or failure if not well
2. Presidential job approval- if deemed successful it helps his party electorate

Question 2

Coattail effects and their trends

Answer 2

1. Dependent on other party defections

2. Has not been a major element in Presidential politics recently, as coattails only gain a few select seats

Question 3

Impact of National Conditions for strategic political choices

Answer 3

1. Parties- having good conditions in economy/good Presidential approval helps to solidfy party power
2. Incumbents- thrive in status quo/good conditions
3. Challengers- thrive off of political/economic turmoil
4. National level- bad times call for greater changes to adjust problems/new faces or party leadership

Question 4

Trends of House/Senate Elections and reasons behind results

Answer 4

Whenever you see this card, look at the paper from Tuesday Nov 6th and review the information