Voting Behaviour

Question 1

Theories of voting:
Rational Choice

Answer 1

Voters will vote for policies that will benefit them. Based on the idea of an educated and rational electorate, doesn’t explain why voters feel differently

Question 2

Theories of voting:
Issue/ Spatial

Answer 2

More divisive positional issues take priority, the winning party will have the policies that are mostly aligned with public view. They change their ideals election to election,

Question 3

Theories of voting:
Valence/ Governing Competency

Answer 3

Voters chooser based on policy success and who would best govern: strong leadership and economic management

Question 4

Theories of voting:
Economic Voting

Answer 4

Voters choose based solely on who manages the economy best