voting behaviours Flashcards
1
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Rational choice theory
A
rational and logical decisions based on what will b benefit them personally
voters are fully informed
aggregating these views means maj decision is best for society.
Assumes voter conducts a cost/benefit analysis of all options.
2
Q
Issue voting
A
(most prevalent in 2019 GE)
place one issue above all others.
judge a party and politicians on one subject
3
Q
Economic or valence issues
A
valence issue is where voters share a common preference e.g everyone wants better economy so they vote for person best placed to deliver. Also called governing competency
