Voting behaviour and the media Flashcards
What are the five social factors that can determine voter behaviour?
Age
Ethnicity
Gender
Region
Class
Name a low class and a high class
low class = C2, D, E
High class = A, B, C1
Where do the classes typically vote
High class vote conservative
Working class vote Labour
How many Scottish Westminster seats did the SNP win in 2015?
56 out of 59
Which gender tends to favour the conservative party?
women however in the last five elections the difference between male and female support hasn’t gone over 4%
What % of BAME has voted for Labour in the last five elections?
60-70%
What % of people between 18-24 year olds voted Labour in 2017?
43%
What % of people 65 or older voted for the conservatives in 2017?
47%
What is the rational choice theory?
Voters act as consumers by voting for the party that will benefit them the most
How did Blair use the rational choice theory to Labour’s advantage?
Vast change in policy in 1997 to new Labour appealed to many voters
Define Valence
When people choose parties they believe will deliver on issues they care about such as the green party and those concerned with environmental friendliness
How has economic management ruined a party’s chances in elections?
John Major’s failures with the economy allowed for Blair’s landslide victory
Name three types of media that influence politics?
Newspapers
Television
Social Media
How many more likes did Jeremy Corbyn’s page have than Theresa May’s in 2017?
More than twice as many
Which Slogan did Corbyn use on polling day in 2017?
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