Voting Behaviour Flashcards
What factors can affect voting behaviour
Age,Gender,Ethnicity
How can age affect which direction you swing
Younger voters usually lean left where older voters learn right
Does age affect how likely you are to vote
Yes, the older you are the more likely you are to vote
In the 2019 election what was the turnout for ages 18-24
47%
In the 2019 election what was the turnout for ages 35-44
54%
In the 2019 election what was the turnout for ages 65+
74%
Why can social media distort political reality
These platforms focus on younger people which distorts the reality of what happens in the polling station and shows why Labour does worse in practise
What is a majority government
Government with a majority are able to push its legislation through parliament by utilising the whip
What is a minority government
The party with the largest number of seats governs alone
What is a coalition government
Two or more parties form the government and reached to a formal agreement
How did the media affect voting behaviour in the 2025 general election
The polls gave inaccurate estimations for the election outcome. May have gave voters a strong sense of security and lead to them becoming complacent
What was a significant role of the media in 1992
Sex and corruption scandal in the Conservative Party. Known as party of the sleaze
What was a significant role of the media in 2003
The BBC and Channel 4 found evidence of plagiarism in the information of the Iraq war
What was a significant role of the media in 2009
The daily telegraph obtained records of the MPs expenses and created public criticism
