Tactical voting and protest voting Flashcards
1
Q
What is tactical voting?
A
Choosing to vote for a candidate that is not the preferred choice. So the candidate they least favour isn’t elected.
2
Q
What is protest voting?
A
Backing a candidate other than their normal choice, thus sending a message to natural party.
3
Q
When is protest voting most likely to occur?
A
In elections where the outcome is less crucial to the voter.
