Political Science Chapter 2 Flashcards
When individuals or groups try to influence or escape the influence of others
Political Behavior
Political orientation is solidified during early adulthood
Impressionable Years Hypothesis
Political attitudes become less likely to change as individuals become older
Increasing Persistence Hypothesis
Political attitudes of individuals remain flexible regardless of age
Life-Long Open Hypothesis
Sociological Factors are short/long term influences on political behavior
Long term
3 Sources of Long Term Influence on Political Behavior
Parents, Teachers, Peers
Psychological factors are short/long term influences on political behavior
Short term
2 Short term influences on political behavior
Media, Election Issues
3 Current issues
Abortion, Gun Control, Economy
Average Voter Profile
Older, White, Female, Higher Education, Higher Income, Married
Average Non-Voter Profile
Younger, Non-white, Male, Lower Education, Lower Income, Single
Average Democrat Voter Profile
Younger, Female, Lower Education, Lower Income, Jews & Catholics, Minority, Urban/Coasts
Average Republican Voter Profile
Older, Male, Higher Education, Higher Income, Protestant, White, Rural/Midwest
Suffrage/Franchise
The right to vote
Original Constitutional Voting Rights (1789):
White, Male, 21+, Property Owner (Tax Payer), Be Protestant
No race requirements in voting
15th Amendment
No gender requirements in voting
19th Amendment
No Poll Tax requirements in voting
23rd Amendment
No Literacy Test for Voting
Voting Rights Act of 1965
Minimum voting age 18
26th Amendment
Washington D.C. Residents have electoral votes in presidential elections, but still no representation in HoR or Senate
24th Amendment
Who sets voting laws/requirements?
States
All people who are eligible to vote
Electorate
When are elections held?
The Tuesday after the first Monday in November of even numbered years
