Voting Behaviour Flashcards
1
Q
Why are referendum turnouts higher
A
Binary choice
Less need to educate on issues
Directly affects voters on issues
Every vote counts, unlike FPTP and general elections
2
Q
Factors for voting
A
Age
Gender
Ethnicity
Class
Manifestos and campaigns
Party leadership
Economy
Issue voting
Tactical voting
3
Q
Age
A
Older people tend to vote right, and more
21% of 18-24 yr olds voting con
57% of 60-69
67% of 70+
All in the 2019
4
Q
Rational choice theory
A
Voters decide rationally and logically to judge who to vote for
Therefore the winner is who is best for society
5
Q
Issue voting theory
A
Voters prioritise an issue and vote on who best serves their interest on that issue
6
Q
Economic or Valence voting
A
That voters decide depending on who has the best approach to the economy
