Usa - Voters And Parties

Question 1

Who supports the Democratic Party?

Answer 1

The poor
Minorities
“Liberals” ( gay rights, abortion, tighter gun control…)

Question 2

Who supports the Republican Party?

Answer 2

Wealthy
Whites
Conservatives (antiabortion, anti gay, pro gun, pro death penalty…)

Question 3

Who voted for trump?

Answer 3

Males (53%)
Older people ( majority 45+)
White (58%) 
Higher earners
Those who felt terrorism was the biggest issue

Question 4

In 2016 what percentage of the population voted?

Answer 4

58%

Question 5

Who populations are less likely to vote?

Answer 5

Black and Hispanics.

Question 6

When is voter turnout higher and why?

Answer 6

Presidential elections as more attention is draw to them.

Question 7

Why is voter turnout so low? (6)

Answer 7

Registration is complicated
Voter apathy (waste of time)
In rural areas it’s difficult to get to polling stations
Many people are happy with the government
Illegal immigrants can’t vote
Ballot papers are complicated

Question 8

What are interest groups and give an example?

Answer 8

Groups which attempt to use their collective influence to persuade the public to put pressure on politicians to either change or to not change laws. NRA

Question 9

Methods of interest groups: ( 6)

Answer 9

Telephone campaigns
Mailing campaigns 
Websites 
Leaflets
Campaign rallies 
Lobby politicians